This intermediate course introduces students to the principles and strategies for creating effective design layouts. Students explore concepts such as hierarchy, unity, and balance in two-dimensional space. Instruction includes use of current software to apply grids and typographic systems to industry-focused projects. This course is intended for graphic design and interaction design students.
Bradford Prairie is an educator, designer, and brand strategist. For over ten years, he has applied his keen eye for detail and aesthetics to a wide variety of digital and print projects. A product of startup culture, his embedded curiosity and spirit of innovation has helped realize the vision of early-stage growth companies. Formerly the Creative Director at Ignyte, his concept-driven process has helped create authentic and emotionally-engaging brands. Open-minded and infinitely curious, thinking is at the heart of everything he does. Bradford is an alumni of San Diego City College and the University of California, Irvine.