Dynamic Design: Introduction to Flexible Visual Identities

A course by Martin Lorenz , Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer. Hamburg, Germany.
Joined April 2020

Learn to create visual identities with elements that work as their own language and explore the potential of dynamic systems

90% positive reviews (79)
1,957 students
Audio: German
German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to create visual identities with elements that work as their own language and explore the potential of dynamic systems

In this online course, Martin Lorenz teaches you how to design flexible systems for visual identities step by step. For more than 20 years, the graphic designer, communicologist, and cofounder of TwoPoints.Net has been developing visual languages that always respond to new requirements, contexts, and content. Through his work he has carved out a new design paradigm known as "flexible visual systems."

With Martin's help, learn how to devise visual identities adapted to all kinds of formats. Discover the theoretical foundations of this creative process and develop a design manual to present your project.

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What will you learn in this online course?

11 lessons & 17 downloads

Paradigm Shift in Design
7 minutes, 17 seconds
Changing Working Methods
2 minutes, 1 second
Briefing
5 minutes, 42 seconds
Visual Parameters
2 minutes, 27 seconds
Research
3 minutes, 42 seconds
Visual System
15 minutes, 21 seconds
  • 90% positive reviews (79)
  • 1,957 students
  • 11 lessons (1h 4m)
  • 17 additional resources (8 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: German
  • German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Develop a flexible system for the visual identity of a company, an organization, an event, or a product of your choice.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who wants to explore how to design a modern visual identity.

Requirements and materials

Basic knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop would be useful.

For your final project, you need to have access to both programs.


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1,957 Students
79 Reviews
90% Positive ratings

Martin Lorenz

A course by Martin Lorenz

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Graphic Designer

Martin Lorenz is a graphic and communication designer from Hannover, Germany. In his book Flexible Visual Systems, he concentrates his 10 years of research at the University of Barcelona, his 20 years working in the development of visual systems, and his 18 years teaching in more than a dozen design schools across Europe.

He is cofounder of the design studio TwoPoints.Net, which has collaborated with clients such as Nike, ESPN, UNIQLO, Bershka, Harvard, and MIT Media Lab from its offices in Hamburg and Barcelona. He is also coauthor of several publications by Viction:ary, Gestalten, and Actar. He teaches at Elisava, Barcelona and at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague, as well as at conferences and workshops.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Inspirations
  • U2

    Development of Visual Identities

    • Paradigm Shift in Design
    • Changing Working Methods
    • Briefing
  • U3

    Design

    • Visual Parameters
    • Research
    • Visual System
  • U4

    Postprocessing

    • What Is a Design Manual?
    • Mockups and Presentations
    • This Course Was Just the Beginning
  • FP

    Final project

    • Dynamic Design: Introduction to Flexible Visual Identities

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Dynamic Design: Introduction to Flexible Visual Identities. Design course by Martin Lorenz

Dynamic Design: Introduction to Flexible Visual Identities

A course by Martin Lorenz
Graphic Designer. Hamburg, Germany.
Joined April 2020
  • 90% positive reviews (79)
  • 1,957 students