The History And Theories Of Graphic Design

(up to 2025)

What you'll learn

Understand the historical and evolutionary path of graphic design from ancient times to the digital era.

Get acquainted with influential movements and schools such as Bauhaus, Japanese graphic design, Polish poster art, and other key graphic design styles.

Learn how software, UI/UX design, and artificial intelligence have reshaped the graphic design world.

Deepen your understanding of design theories and critical perspectives.

Gain a deeper insight into the concept of graphic design to approach your projects with a broader vision.

Find inspiration from various styles, works, and ideas to enrich your creative process.

Requirements

No prior specialized knowledge is required. The course is designed in simple and practical language to be accessible for everyone from beginners and enthusiasts to professional designers. The only requirement is an interest in design and an analytical mindset.

Description

Historical, cultural, technological, and intellectual shifts have led to the emergence of new styles, movements, and ideas in graphic design.This course offers an analytical overview of the evolution of graphic design from ancient times to 2025, highlighting the key works and explaining the most influential styles in each era of graphic design.We explore design’s role in ancient civilizations, the impact of the Industrial Revolution on printing, the Bauhaus movement, avant-garde currents, pop art, Swiss style, and Polish poster art. The course also addresses the digital age, where software, UI/UX design, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence have transformed the field.Learning graphic design history deepens our understanding of the discipline, enabling us to create with a broader and more innovative perspective. It also inspires our creative process by drawing on diverse styles, works, and ideas in graphic design.No prior specialized knowledge is required. The course is designed in simple and practical language to be accessible for everyone from beginners and enthusiasts to professional designers. The only requirement is an interest in design and an analytical mindset.This course is  best suitable for graphic designers, UI/UX designers, graphic design students, brand managers, marketing managers, advertising managers, design students and product managers.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Basic Concepts and Historical Overview

Section 2: Design in Ancient Civilizations and the Middle Ages

Lecture 2 Design in Ancient Civilizations and the Middle Ages

Section 3: Industrial Revolution and Printing

Lecture 3 Industrial Revolution and Printing

Section 4: Art Nouveau and Art Deco

Lecture 4 Art Nouveau and Art Deco

Section 5: Bauhaus

Lecture 5 Bauhaus

Section 6: Avant-Garde Movements

Lecture 6 Avant-Garde Movements

Section 7: Early Logos and Corporate Identities

Lecture 7 Early Logos and Corporate Identities

Section 8: The Swiss Style

Lecture 8 The Swiss Style

Section 9: Graphic Design in the 60s and 70s, Pop Art, and Psychedelia

Lecture 9 Graphic Design in the 60s and 70s, Pop Art, and Psychedelia

Section 10: Emergence of Modern Corporate Identity

Lecture 10 Emergence of Modern Corporate Identity

Section 11: Introduction of Computers and Graphic Software

Lecture 11 Introduction of Computers and Graphic Software

Section 12: Web Design

Lecture 12 Web Design

Section 13: UI/UX Design

Lecture 13 UI/UX Design

Section 14: Motion Graphics and Augmented Reality (AR)

Lecture 14 Motion Graphics and Augmented Reality (AR)

Section 15: AI and the Future of Graphic Design

Lecture 15 AI and the Future of Graphic Design

Section 16: Inclusive and Sustainable Design

Lecture 16 Inclusive and Sustainable Design

Section 17: Review of Key Theoretical Developments (Part 1)

Lecture 17 Review of Key Theoretical Developments (Part 1)

Section 18: Review of Key Theoretical Developments (Part 2)

Lecture 18 Review of Key Theoretical Developments (Part 2)

Section 19: Review of Key Theoretical Developments (Part 3)

Lecture 19 Review of Key Theoretical Developments (Part 3)

Section 20: Final Summary

Lecture 20 Final Summary

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