Independent Graphic Design: Express yourself through Design
A course by Johnny Brito , Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Improve your portfolio, explore the world of independent graphic design and express your unique style.
Improve your portfolio, explore the world of independent graphic design and express your unique style.
Discover how graphic design can be a powerful tool for personal expression and social transformation. In this course, you will learn to create an authorial series of posters, from concept development to the final production. Exploring the interface between commercial and authorial design, you will have the opportunity to experiment with different visual languages and express your ideas and convictions through design. The course also covers fundamental design concepts such as composition, typography, and color, while diving into historical and contemporary references that will inspire you throughout the creative process.
Guided by Johnny Brito, a graphic designer with over 15 years of experience, the course invites you to rethink the role of design beyond the market. Johnny has worked with major brands, and his authorial projects have earned national and international awards. Here, he shares his journey and how authorial design helped him build an authentic portfolio, taking his work to new heights.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 19 downloads
- 163 students
- 16 lessons (2h 25m)
- 19 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
By the end of the course, you will have developed a series of three authorial posters on a theme of your choice, applying graphic techniques that reinforce your identity as a designer.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at graphic designers, visual creators, and enthusiasts who want to explore new creative possibilities and express their ideas through authorial design. It is ideal for those looking to expand their portfolio with unique and meaningful projects, encouraging students to experiment with visual languages and techniques that go beyond traditional commercial design. No extensive prior knowledge is required.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar is recommended. Additionally, a basic understanding of typography, composition, and color is important to get the most out of the course. No advanced materials are needed, just the willingness to create and explore your visual identity.
A course by Johnny Brito
Johnny Brito is a graphic designer and illustrator with over 15 years of experience in the design field. He holds a degree in Graphic Design from Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo and a postgraduate degree in Strategic Design from IED. Johnny has built a solid career working for major brands and authorial projects that have earned him national and international recognition. His well-known works include the Inimigo Público and Tipoversos poster series, which brought him recognition both in Brazil and abroad. Johnny is passionate about authorial design and believes in the power of design as a tool for personal and social transformation.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Design is not just about the market
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Design as interface
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Authorial design vs. neutral design
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The importance of the poster
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U3
Artifact
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When design meets a cause
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Research and mood board
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Composition and design 1
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Composition and design 2
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Authorial shapes and textures
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Developing layout 1
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Developing layout 2
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Finalization 1
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Finalization 2
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U4
After producing it's time to show
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Records of a project
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The presentation of a project
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FP
Final project
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Independent design - improve your portfolio with authorial design
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Adobe Illustrator
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