Graphic Design: The Art of Shape and Color
A course by June Mineyama-Smithson , Artist and Graphic Designer
Joined April 2022
Learn to harness the power of shapes, colors, and patterns to express ideas through bold graphic designs
Learn to harness the power of shapes, colors, and patterns to express ideas through bold graphic designs
Joined April 2022
Artist and graphic designer June Mineyama-Smithson has one goal—to spread optimism through bold and beautiful colors and shapes. Inspired by the bright lights of her childhood in ’70s and ’80s Tokyo, June employs a unique graphic design method that is larger than life. She’s created designs for many urban projects, collaborating with London’s Culture Mile and On the Grid, and she’s also developed her own NFT collection, When a Visionary Dreams.
In this online course, learn how to create eye-catching posters and social media posts using June’s bespoke methods. She teaches you to find inspiration in your imagination and your surroundings, translating them into exciting designs with unique shapes and colors. Prepare to be guided by your creative intuition and everyday inspiration.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (26)
- 1,029 students
- 13 lessons (1h 57m)
- 16 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a series of posters and social media posts revolving around a single theme.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to create impactful designs with bold colors and shapes.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is recommended.
As for materials, you need a computer with the software installed.
Reviews
A course by June Mineyama-Smithson
Artist and graphic designer June Mineyama-Smithson grew up in Tokyo, but her curiosity for the world outside of Japan led her to study graphic and media design at the London College of Communication (UAL). She worked as a graphic designer in the branding industry, but this didn’t quite fulfill her artistic goals. Finding inspiration in the seemingly mundane, she started combining geometric shapes and bold colors, pouring her creative energy into her personal projects.
June has hosted numerous talks and lectures on visual communication across the UK, in Tokyo, and Hong Kong. She’s been part of countless urban projects, collaborating with London’s Culture Mile, On the Grid, and more. She also created her own NFT collection, When a Visionary Dreams, and now works as a graphic designer and lecturer at her alma mater, UAL
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
How to Find Inspiration Anytime, Anywhere
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Colour and Shapes in Graphic Design
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The MAMIMU Method
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A Warm-up Exercise with Apples
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U3
From Inspiration to Design, Step by Step
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Let's Go Out for Inspiration
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How to Create and Curate a Mood Board
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Sketching and Mark Making
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Working in Adobe Illustrator 1
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Working in Adobe Illustrator 2
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Creating Posters and Social Media Posts
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U4
Ways to Amplify Your Work
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Personal Branding
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Collaboration
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FP
Final project
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Graphic Design: The Art of Shape and Color
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sknikolett
She is amazing. I love this class.
made.ford93
This course comes full with love and appreciation for one's own culture and how to incorporate it in your design. You can really understand the depth of her knowledge and passion. Just wished it wasnt a little slow paced on her speech.
amonra
Love this course, the teacher explain really well and it’ super usefully.
illustratrice77
un corso molto completo che mi è piaciuto molto. consigliato
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djanipala
Amazing course, learned a lot. Very inspirational and opened my horizons on how to use everyday objects / scenes to create new designs.