Innovative Design Systems for Editorial and Digital Media

Begin the course by getting to know designer Mark Porter. He talks you through the journey that saw him go from studying modern languages to establishing a career in design. Then discover the influences that inspire him and his work along with what you can expect from the course.

Dive into editorial design and discover the different levels involved, from the narrative to the structure. Then discover what a design system is and how they work for media projects. Mark guides you through how to understand a client’s needs and translate them into designs for print, web, and more.

Explore methods and processes involved in developing your designs, starting with typography. Then move on to grids and spacing, why they’re important, and how to use them. Discover how color and imagery can be used to express personality before looking at how you can use your designs across different mediums to create a cohesive visual identity.

Mark guides you through how he presents his projects to clients and responds to their feedback. To finish the course, he shares his advice for giving your clients the tools they need to use the finished designs in the real world.