Graphic Design with Geometric Shapes
A course by Esteban Ibarra , Graphic Designer
Learn to create a wide range of graphic resources and visual identity systems based on simple geometric shapes like circles, squares, and triangles
Learn to create a wide range of graphic resources and visual identity systems based on simple geometric shapes like circles, squares, and triangles
The simplest geometric shapes are often capable of transmitting complex ideas. In this online course, graphic designer Esteban Ibarra teaches you to create visual identities using just the basic shapes.
Learn to build a strong visual universe by experimenting with nothing more than circles, squares, and triangles. By the end of the course, you'll be able to produce any graphic resource a brand could need as well as tell stories through geometry.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 27 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (19)
- 643 students
- 15 lessons (1h 59m)
- 27 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
Develop the concept and visual identity system for a refreshment brand, including three different products and multiple packaging options.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Design professionals or students wanting to immerse themselves in the creation of visual identity systems based on solid concepts and simple shapes.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you need a working knowledge of an illustration program such as Adobe Illustrator or similar.
Reviews
A course by Esteban Ibarra
Graphic designer Esteban Ibarra is the founder of Guapo Design Studio, where he develops visual identity, editorial, and digital projects. He is passionate about the simplicity afforded by geometry and the versatility of basic shapes for communicating complex ideas. He's worked for big-name brands across a range of industries and places including Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, USA, and Europe.
Part of his work related to logo design and visual identity was included in editions 4 and 5 of the Los Lagos series, published by German publishing house Gestalten. Alongside his commissioned work, he develops personal projects, such as the music platform 20Songsto, and has also taught at the Espacio Virgen in Argentina.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Refine: the message and its visual language
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symbology
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Iconicity
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Geometry
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U3
Rehearse: project preparation
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The brief
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The story we will tell
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The visual universe
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The composition
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U4
Rock out: the design
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The system
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Constants and variables
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The colors
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The typography
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The visualization
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The presentation of the project
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FP
Final project
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Graphic Design with Geometric Shapes
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luciajazmin
Descubrí a Esteban a través de un podcast hace un tiempo y todo lo que viene de él es excelente. Me encantó el curso!
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waarquitectorestaurador
Excelente Curso, muy buenas las explicaciones
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luan_cruz
Amazing content.
wagnerguitar1
É um ótimo curso para quem não é designer e quer começar a estudar de maneira mais autônoma.
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quero el desconto que vem com a avaliação
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