Graphic Design: Communicate Complex Ideas with Simple Images

Discover a unique methodology for transforming big ideas into meaningful designs by exploring color, layout, shape, and typography

• Introduction
• Turning Ideas into Shapes
• Designing with Meaning
• Creating Your Own Poster Series
• Final project

“My work combines simple shapes and colors to convey complex concepts that make an impact. The aim is to come up with solutions that are bold but meaningful, fresh but timeless, simple but clever.”

Those solutions have seen designer and illustrator Genis Carreras found his own studio, working with clients including Google, Polaroid, New Philosopher, and Google Play. His work has been featured in exhibitions, at design festivals, and in publications like Wired, and Communication Arts.

In this online course, Genis teaches you his method for translating concepts into shapes. Learn how to design minimal images that communicate meaningful ideas through color, layout, typography and more. Keep it simple – express yourself through vibrant colors and geometric shapes!

• About Me
• Influences
• Communicating with Images
• Saying More with Less
• Thinking in Color
• Brainstorming Ideas
• Exploring Creative Routes 1
• Exploring Creative Routes 2
• Building a Visual System 1
• Building a Visual System 2
• Playing with Words and Typography
• Structure and Layout 1
• Structure and Layout 2
• Color: Coexistence and Harmony 1
• Color: Coexistence and Harmony 2
• Presentation and Mock-Ups 1
• Presentation and Mock-Ups 2
• Graphic Design: Communicate Complex Ideas with Simple Images