Aspirational Graphic Design: Create a Better Future

The Brief

A course by Nathan Smith , Designer and Art Director

100% positive reviews (23)

585 students

Audio: English

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About the video: The Brief

Overview

“Let’s start by talking about the brief striking the right balance between having structure and yet being open. This is the brief in which we can all answer in our own way.”

In this video lesson Nathan Smith addresses the topic: The Brief, 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

“U3L1 The Brief Before we begin, let's talk about the brief. This needs to strike the right balance between having structure, but being open enough so that we can each answer it in our own way. You should have an answer to the question, what constitutes a better tomorrow to you? That question will be the foundation of our brief. Did you find something that you're already passionate about? A brief should do three things. It should focus on creating something that represents a better tomorrow to you. It should be structured enough so that we can each come up with our own message, our own conce...”

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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.