Aspirational Graphic Design: Create a Better Future

Influences

A course by Nathan Smith , Designer and Art Director

100% positive reviews (23)

585 students

Audio: English

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About the video: Influences

Overview

“Generally speaking, I am influenced by many things across many disciplines — design in all guises, film, art, and sometimes things typically seen as outside of creative culture from everyday life. Here I discuss just a few and the value I gained from these.”

In this video lesson Nathan Smith addresses the topic: Influences, which is part of the Domestika online course: Aspirational Graphic Design: Create a Better Future. Turn principals into actions and use poster design as a tool to inspire positive change in the world.

Partial transcription of the video

“U1L2 Influences I'm influenced by many things across many disciplines. Design in all forms, film, sometimes even things which aren't seen as creative from everyday life. Here, I'll introduce you to some of the people who have most changed my mindset and approach towards design. First up is Robert Brownjohn. He's an American designer born in 1925 and he's most famous for his work on the "James Bond" entry credits... his Peace poster, album cover for Rolling Stones, and the book "Watching Words Move", with Chermayeff and Geismar. I really like how timeless his work is. It feels it could've be...”

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Course summary for: Aspirational Graphic Design: Create a Better Future

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (23)
585 students
4 units
17 lessons (2h 6m)
1 download

Category
Design
Software
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Areas
3D Design, Art Direction, Branding & Identity, Design, Graphic Design

Nathan Smith

A course by Nathan Smith

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Designer and Art Director

Nathan Smith is a designer and art director from Cornwall, UK. Despite not being exposed to graphic design growing up, he became fascinated by it at a young age. Nathan went on to hone his craft whilst studying at university before moving to London where he worked on multiple work placements. There, through personal side projects, he discovered an appreciation for creating work with a purpose beyond profit.

Now freelance, he has collaborated with brands including Gregory Bonner Hale, 2xElliot, 4Creative, and London College of Fashion. He has been awarded and recognized by organizations such as D&AD, Design Museum Designs of The Year, The Guardian, and CNN.