Minimalist Graphic Design for Big Ideas

Meet graphic designer and artist Julian Montague as he discusses his background in the art and design world. He talks specifically about the different elements that make up his career and works, along with what influences and inspires him.

Learn how effective research and observation lead to successful design. Julian gives advice on becoming sensitive to even the most subtle examples of design in everyday life and how it can be used to spark ideas. Then explore the ways text and simple images can work together to convey meaning. Julian shows you how to sketch in Illustrator as a method of generating ideas and goes through the program’s tools for the final project.

Design the template for your poster series as Julian guides you through the design process as well as the questions to consider. Get creative and develop the basics of your visual ideas in Illustrator, experimenting with colors, vector shapes, and effective use of space. Reflect on your work so far, then make adjustments and choose your final designs.

End the course by discovering the possibilities of what you can do with your digital work. Learn how to transform it into physical pieces, such as posters, and how to promote your projects on social media.