Graphic Design: Composition of Commercial Images
A course by Guillermo Flores , Illustrator and Graphic Designer
Learn composition techniques for commercial and advertising images based on clients needs
Learn composition techniques for commercial and advertising images based on clients needs
Immerse yourself in the world of digital collage and illustration with Guillermo Flores. You will learn to use the digital collage technique in advertising projects, exploring everything from its background to the creation of compositions that highlight the identity of a brand.
Guillermo will guide you through the key stages of the creative process, from analyzing client briefs and their competition, to collecting images and manipulating them in Photoshop. Discover how to use composition, symmetry and color techniques to give life to works that speak the language of your audience, all under the premise of transmitting the DNA of a brand in each design. Get ready to compose images that captivate and make your clients fall in love!
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (34)
- 1,259 students
- 15 lessons (2h 31m)
- 16 additional resources (6 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
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
You will create a visual composition that highlights a brand's identity. Through the combination of digital collage techniques and illustration skills, you will demonstrate your ability to convey a brand's DNA in a visually appealing and coherent piece.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, graphic designers and advertising creatives who wish to expand their skills in composing attractive and representative images of a brand.
Requirements and materials
You will need basic knowledge of Photoshop. Also, make sure you have access to a computer with this software installed so you can complete the course activities without a hitch.
Reviews
A course by Guillermo Flores
Guillermo Flores is a renowned illustrator and graphic designer specialized in collage and digital illustration. With a career marked by collaborations with renowned brands such as Cirque du Soleil, Nike and Marc Jacobs, he has stood out in the creation of visual compositions that speak the language of each audience.
His focus on conveying a brand's essence through unique and engaging images has earned him recognition in publications such as Wired, Beyond Borders and Novum Mag.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The concept
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What is digital collage?
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The communication brief: analysis of information
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Benchmarking
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Conceptualization
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The preliminary project
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U3
Create the composition
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Cropping and cleaning images
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Creating a draft from a grid
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Composition
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Color palette and image editing
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Graphic editing
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U4
Present the design
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File optimization
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Mock-ups
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Project publication
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FP
Final project
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Composition in Graphic Design: Knowing how to compose images
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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theglassphoto1123
Estupendo el curso, muy bien explicado excelente profesor.
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valskak
muy recomendado para aprender de composición
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florifa2302
Super recomendado para poder iniciar en el mundo de la animación collage
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tsusmozas
Me ha encantado este curso. Las explicaciones de Guillermo son fáciles de seguir y él hace que sea muy ameno. Lo recomiendo!
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anne.darling
PlusGood course.