Basic Principles of Graphic Design
What is graphic design: history and evolution
A course by Christopher Pierce , Creative Director, Journalist, and Entrepreneur
Joined August 2020
About the video: What is graphic design: history and evolution
Overview
“I will tell you, in a summarized way, the history of graphic design. I will explain to you what its beginnings were, its first great exponents, and how it became an indispensable discipline for communication as it is today.”
In this video lesson Christopher Pierce addresses the topic: What is graphic design: history and evolution, which is part of the Domestika online course: Basic Principles of Graphic Design. Discover a new way of visual expression through graphic design and explore the possibilities of Adobe Illustrator to improve your creative process.
Partial transcription of the video
“What is graphic design: history and evolution Now we will review the history of graphic design and its main exponents. Accompany me. Many people are not aware of living surrounded by graphic design. It is found in an advertisement on the street, you are trying to provide information that maybe it is important for our lives. In the public transport system, when the signage clearly indicates what is the direction we should take to find the train that will take us to our destination. Or when entering a store, because we are thirsty and we must choose among the many beverage options on its shel...”
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Course summary for: Basic Principles of Graphic Design
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Branding & Identity, Design, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Typography

Christopher Pierce
A course by Christopher Pierce
Christopher Pierce is a designer, journalist, and entrepreneur with extensive experience in the communication and design industries. Passionate about innovation, he is a firm believer in the fundamental role design has to play in building a better world.
He is the creative director and cofounder of Gomma, a design studio in Lima, Peru that specializes in branding. There, they help brands to design better businesses and reach their full potential through finding new ways to connect with their audiences.
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