Introduction to Minimalist Graphic Design
About me
A course by Rafael Bernardo , Designer, Typographer, and Author
About the video: About me
Overview
“How did I come to minimalism in my work? How long have I been doing graphic design? Where did I study? Am I self-taught? What excites me? What is special about my area of expertise? What drives me to minimalism? I will answer all of these questions here.”
In this video lesson Rafael Bernardo addresses the topic: About me, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Minimalist Graphic Design. Hone your perception skills and learn how to create clean, expressive designs using basic shapes.
Partial transcription of the video
“About me My name is Rafael Bernardo. I would like to tell you a bit about my background. I've been designing for about 20 years. At the very beginning of my career I didn't know there was such a thing as graphic design that you can study as a subject. A friend gave me a flyer at the time and I informed myself about this possibility. My first stop after high school was actually an internship in an advertising agency. There I was fortunate to work under a boss who recognized my interest in minimalist design. She recommended that I look at the university in Schwäbisch Gmünd, those with their t...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Minimalist Graphic Design
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Branding & Identity, Color Theory, Graphic Design

Rafael Bernardo
A course by Rafael Bernardo
Rafael Bernardo is a typographer, designer, brand developer, creative activist, and author. He is passionate about shaping communicative spaces, and the drive to keep honing his creative voice has kept this passion alive for more than 20 years. The foundation stone of his work is minimalism. Rafael begins the design process by asking himself this question: what do you need to convey a message in a direct and simple way? He explores his methodology and creative development in his book, Be Water My Friend.
In his career as a freelance designer, he has worked with clients from a variety of industries, including Rosenthal, Porsche, and Siemens, as well as on a prevention project for a health insurance company. He also tries to make a positive contribution through his design work and collaborates with non-profit organizations, such as Viva con Agua.
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