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Color Theory: Exploration & Application

Influences 2

A course by Richard Mehl , Color Theory and Poster Design Expert

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Audio: English

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About the video: Influences 2

Overview

“Although there are many more artists and designers who have influenced me, I will focus here on my five major influences, among them Johannes Itten and Josef Albers, about whom we will talk in depth in this course. ”

In this video lesson Richard Mehl addresses the topic: Influences 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Color Theory: Exploration & Application. Learn how to apply color theory in graphic design and create stunning visual effects..

Partial transcription of the video

“When I was a student, we were able to collect a lot of things that Rand would have around, and he often had things that he had excess copies of. This was one of them. This booklet that describes how to use the IBM logo in different ways. And I'm just going to show you the cover because the inside is kind of bland, corporate stuff. But the cover is really instructive. It shows the IBM logo dancing around to this cover. Same size, different colors. And we see how all these different colors are existing against the black ground. And when we turn it over, we have the same design, but now it's o...”

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Course summary for: Color Theory: Exploration & Application

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (166)
10298 students
4 units
25 lessons (5h 54m)
8 downloads

Category
Design
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Color Theory, Design, Graphic Design

Richard Mehl

A course by Richard Mehl

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Color Theory and Poster Design Expert

Richard Mehl is an experienced graphic designer and educator with a deep-rooted passion for color theory and its application in design. He has spent over two decades working in the design industry, where he has honed his skills in creating compelling visual narratives. Richard's expertise lies in exploring the dynamic interplay between color, form, and typography, which he skillfully combines to produce striking poster designs. His work reflects a profound understanding of the principles set forth by influential color theorists such as Johannes Itten and Josef Albers.

As a dedicated teacher, Richard has inspired countless students to embrace the power of color in their creative process. He has taught at prestigious design institutions, where he has shared his insights on the art and science of design. His pedagogical approach emphasizes experimentation and exploration, encouraging students to push the boundaries of traditional design concepts. Richard's commitment to nurturing creativity has earned him recognition as a mentor who fosters innovation and originality. Through his guidance, students learn to harness the transformative potential of color to create visually engaging and meaningful designs.