Magazine Cover Design
A course by Diego Areso , Journalist and Graphic Designer
Discover how to create attractive magazine covers with advanced design techniques.
Discover how to create attractive magazine covers with advanced design techniques.
In this online course, Diego Areso, a renowned journalist and graphic designer with extensive experience in editorial design, will guide you through the exciting world of magazine covers. You will discover how to design covers full of meaning, emotion and impact, combining words, images and a strong concept.
Throughout the course, you will learn the basics of cover design, exploring its evolution throughout history and the different classifications that exist. You will know the key elements to define the base design of the cover, whether using photography, illustration or text. In addition, you will analyze examples of unusual covers and innovative magazine formats.
In this course, you'll find hundreds of inspiring examples to guide you and help you create magazine covers that reflect the personality and spirit of your publication. At the end of the course, you will have developed four completely different projects, putting into practice everything you have learned and acquiring the necessary confidence to apply this knowledge in your own editorial design projects.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 22 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (20)
- 585 students
- 17 lessons (3h 47m)
- 22 additional resources (10 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
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Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
The final project of this course consists of developing four completely different magazine cover projects. Throughout the course, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to create cover designs that convey meaning, emotion, and impact. Using the techniques learned and the inspiration provided, you will unleash your creativity and design covers that reflect the personality and spirit of the magazine of your choice.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at all those who are passionate about editorial design and magazine covers. If you want to discover the secrets that make the first pages of publications attractive and learn how to design covers full of meaning, emotion and impact, this course is for you. It doesn't matter if you are a graphic designer, a journalist or simply someone interested in the art of editorial design, this course will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop your creativity and stand out in the world of magazine cover design.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge of editorial design is required to take this course, although some familiarity with the basics of graphic design is recommended. In addition, you will need access to a computer or similar device capable of browsing the Internet and playing the course videos. No specific additional material is required, since the course focuses mainly on the theoretical and practical learning of magazine cover design.
Reviews
A course by Diego Areso
Diego Areso is a renowned journalist and graphic designer specialized in editorial design. With vast experience in the field, Diego has worked as art director for El País, one of the main newspapers in Spain, where he coordinates the design of magazines and supplements.
Throughout his career, Diego has collaborated with prominent publications such as the Mexican edition of Vogue, Vanity Fair, and GQ, among others. In addition, he has carried out redesign projects for magazines such as Glamour, GQ, AD and Vogue during his stay in Mexico.
His passion for editorial design has led him to redesign various publications, including El País Semanal, S Moda and ICON. He has also participated in the launch of the Mexican edition of Vanity Fair and has been recognized with awards such as the Gràffica in 2018 for his contribution to current editorial design.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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influences
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U2
Lay the groundwork
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What is a magazine?
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Cover Story 1
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Cover Story 2
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How many types of covers are there? 1
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How many types of covers are there? 2
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Other classification according to the central graphic element 1
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Other classification according to the central graphic element 2
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U3
design the cover
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How to define the base design of a cover 1
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How to define the base design of a cover 2
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Process of a cover with photo
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Process of an illustrated cover
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Process of a text cover
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U4
final steps
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Have you thought about making a cover that is out of the ordinary?
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Have you thought about making a magazine with an alternative format?
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Send to printer: checklist so that the design is printed correctly
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FP
Final project
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magazine cover design
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at 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
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
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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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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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ssuhayll
PlusMe encanto 100% recomendado
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jpperalta93
Buen curso, explica detalladamente las distintas tipos de portadas y las composiciones correctas.
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genessaneeser
PlusThis was an excellent course. It was so helpful to get a peak inside how a professional handles cover design from his many years of experience. Highly recommend it.
vervlova
Plusme encanto este curso !!! me parece super inspirante y siento que aporta totalmente a mi cultura visual y conocimiento
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plane_warden_01
The course is okay. Lots of case studies and theories, but I was expecting more of some hands-on demonstrations of creating a cover from scratch.