Think Like a Designer: Making an Art Poster

Discover the creative process of renowned book cover designer Chip Kidd in this inspiring class! Learn how to approach a design project like a pro and unlock your own creative potential.

This 35-minute class offers a fascinating look into Chip Kidd's design process, using a real-world project: an art poster he created for the Brooklyn Book Festival in 2016. Explore his assignment, research methods, and the development of compelling graphic ideas. You'll see firsthand how top graphic designers, including Chip Kidd, are skilled creative problem-solvers.

In this class, you'll learn to:

• Plan and research a new creative project effectively.
• Evaluate promising design concepts.
• Execute original ideas with confidence and independence.

Beyond the main project, you'll discover lesser-known examples of Chip Kidd's poster work and see how his principles translate from book cover design to other visual mediums.

Whether you're designing a poster, exploring the fundamentals of graphic design, or simply fascinated by the work of a master, this class will help you think like a designer and sharpen your visual instincts. Harness the power of poster design and elevate your creative skills!

Ready to delve deeper into book cover design and graphic design principles? Check out Chip Kidd's introductory class, Introduction to Book Cover Design: Making Stories Visual, and Ellen Lupton's Demystifying Graphic Design: How Posters Work on Skillshare.