Information architecture and how it affects visual design. User behaviours.

Building frameworks. Thinking of interaction models and how multiple layouts communicate with each other.

Introduction organising information and layouts.

History. Where do layouts come from. From first letterpress machine to today’s screens.

Types of information in layouts. How do people tell stories with typography, images, video, infographics, schemes.

Standalone grids and modular systems. How and where it is being used today.

Art direction and visual design Part 1. Working with brands and understanding brand guidelines. Dynamic layouts vs Custom layouts.

Art direction and visual design Part 2. Function vs Beauty. Objective design vs Subjective design.

Understanding visual weights, content structure and composition.

Layouts in media. How media transformed in the past years and how media visualises information today online.

Practical hand-on design workshop. How to structure and prepare your working documents.

Practical hand-on design workshop.
Prototyping today.

Practical hand-on design workshop. How
to prepare your presentation

Practical hand-on design workshop. How
to present your work.

Final presentation. Students present their final result after working on assignment for two weeks.