Introduction to Minimalist Graphic Design
Basic geometric shapes
A course by Rafael Bernardo , Designer, Typographer, and Author
About the video: Basic geometric shapes
Overview
“After the materials and tools, we will focus on the first two design elements that we will use to develop the poster. We're going to look at the square and the triangle and how they derive from each other as a shape.”
In this video lesson Rafael Bernardo addresses the topic: Basic geometric shapes, 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
“Basic geometric shapes Time to start thinking about our basic shapes. For our poster we will use three basic shapes. square, triangle and circle. All elements are in direct proportions to stand by each other. Our large square will be 4 x 4 cm, the small 2 x 2 cm. We will get the triangles by construction, by connecting both points of the square and make a cut. We have already prepared the strips. So let's take the first one and remove the four centimeters on the cutting mat. If you don't have a cutting mat, use a ruler. Cutter. Let's go! One, two. Take your time cutting so that our shapes a...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Minimalist Graphic Design
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Category
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Areas
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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