Introduction to Sustainable Graphic Design
A course by Núria Vila Punzano , Creative Director and Graphic Designer
Joined November 2016
Learn to go further than simple aesthetics and reduce the environmental impact of your projects
Learn to go further than simple aesthetics and reduce the environmental impact of your projects
Joined November 2016
Did you know that approximately seventy percent of a design project’s environmental impact is decided during its initial phase? Caring for your design while you care for the planet is possible. Discover how to carry out your work with more sustainable methods by taking inspiration from nature and going a step beyond aesthetics.
In this course, you’ll learn the key elements of sustainable design to help create projects that are better for the planet. Together with Núria Vila, creative director and graphic designer, learn about different environmental criteria and discover the impact each one has in order to minimize the ecological footprint of your projects.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 27 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (173)
- 2,714 students
- 18 lessons (2h 56m)
- 27 additional resources (12 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
What is this course's project?
Redesign a recent project that you’ve made or are currently working on. Apply your new knowledge to reduce its ecological footprint.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who has notions of graphic design and would like to go a step beyond aesthetics to create projects with a reduced environmental impact.
Requirements and materials
To take this course you need basic notions of design and a commitment to taking better care of the planet.
Regarding the materials, you need the same tools that you used to create the project that you will be redesigning.
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A course by Núria Vila Punzano
From her residence in Barcelona, creative director and graphic designer Núria Vila designs with the desire to apply common sense and sustainability criteria in each of her projects. Her work encompasses corporate identity, visual and editorial communication, and packaging. It was in 2009 when she teamed up with the Gallecs Consortium to find better ways of designing projects that care for the planet and minimize environmental impact.
Currently, she works for different types of clients, from cultural entities like the Rural Life Museum, to public administrations like the Barcelona Provincial Council. She has collaborated with large clients like the supermarket chain Ametller Origen, and smaller ones that allow her to experiment, such as the SlowMov cafeteria. In addition, she teaches several classes in different design schools.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Introduction to sustainable design
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Sustainability
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Ecodesign
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Circular economy
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U3
Action
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Charge
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Initial analysis
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Concept
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materials
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Formats
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Production technique and finishes
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Use and consumption
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Final management
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Redesign
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U4
Tips and final analysis
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Assessment of environmental improvements
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How to communicate
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Good practice tips
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Sustainable Graphic Design
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juoolhar
Curso incrível e essencial para criar projetos mais sustentável e responsável.
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evertongon
Excelente e inspirador, era o conteúdo que eu precisava para repensar meus projetos.
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e.hotton
Gracias!! fue sumamente inspirador y era lo que estaba buscando para conectar mi carrera de ya tanto tiempo con los posibles caminos a seguir. Muchas veces sin querer, llegamos a los referentes o inspiraciones que nos dan un empujoncito en la dirección que necesitamos.
Muchísimas referencias! muchas buenas ideas y formas para abrir la mente a la hora de pensar antes de diseñar. Gracias Nuria!
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dobles
PlusEs un curso bastante inspirador, lo he encontrado muy rico en información, y Núria se da entender bastante simple y claro, lo recomiendo mucho.
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micasilveira
¡Excelente curso! Me sirvió mucho para realizar mi Proyecto Final de Carrera de la Universidad, además de permitirme encontrar el camino a seguir en mi profesión como Diseñadora.
Todos los contenidos soy muy valiosos y Núria es una muy buena maestra. ¡Gracias por compartir tus conocimientos con nosotros!
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