Introduction to Minimalist Graphic Design
geometric construction
A course by Rafael Bernardo , Designer, Typographer, and Author
About the video: geometric construction
Overview
“Squares and triangles are beautiful - but what would they be without the circle and its perfection and balance? We rarely find this form in nature. A big example is the sun and a small one is our eyes with their pupils. So let's take a look at what design elements we can extract from the circle.”
In this video lesson Rafael Bernardo addresses the topic: geometric construction, 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
“geometric construction Welcome back. Before we start with our basic shapes to shape square, triangle and circle, a brief excursion into the world of the circle. To be more specific, the circle and its 360 degrees. Because of the 360 degrees we can construct many other shapes. I have my sketchbook here with me. The sketchbook is great for recording and collecting ideas. For the circle we can use a compass, but I don't have it with me. So we improvise and use a glass. Before we start with the glass, we need to take a quick measurement. A radius of 4.2. Here is the middle. Now I have already m...”
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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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