Introduction to Minimalist Graphic Design

inspirations

A course by Rafael Bernardo , Designer, Typographer, and Author

Designer, Typographer, and Author. Munich, Germany.
Joined October 2021
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1,100 students
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About the video: inspirations

Overview

“In this lesson I would like to introduce you to a few of my heroes or books by them so that you can see what work inspires me and where minimalism can be found in my eyes.”

In this video lesson Rafael Bernardo addresses the topic: inspirations, 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

“inspirations After telling you about my creative career told you, I want you now introduce some of my heroes and books by them. Hero's number one is the team of Experimental Jetset from Amsterdam. With their strong focus on typography they are always very clear in their language. Through their reduction of funds I also see a connection to minimalism here. On the cover, for example, only the arranged letters and playing with positive and negative surfaces. Hence the title "Statement and Counterstatement". Experimental Jetset is not only visually interesting, but also very deep in terms of co...”

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Course summary for: Introduction to Minimalist Graphic Design

  • Level: Beginner
  • 95% positive reviews (42)
  • 1100 students
  • 4 units
  • 14 lessons (2h 21m)
  • 4 downloads
  • Category

    Design
  • Areas

    Branding & Identity, Color Theory, Graphic Design

Rafael Bernardo

Rafael Bernardo
A course by Rafael Bernardo

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Designer, Typographer, and Author

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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Introduction to Minimalist Graphic Design. Design course by Rafael Bernardo

Introduction to Minimalist Graphic Design

A course by Rafael Bernardo
Designer, Typographer, and Author. Munich, Germany.
Joined October 2021
  • 95% positive reviews (42)
  • 1,100 students