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About the Course

This condensed survey course focuses on four key periods or themes from the history of design in the West. Together we’ll trace the
emergence of design as a recognized practice, why things look the way they do, and how designers approached specific design problems in
their work. Students will develop an understanding of where the wide variety of today’s design practice comes from. By participating in this
survey of the works of innovative groups and individuals, we outline the process by which graphic design moved from a purely instrumental
practice, to becoming a demanding creative and hybridized field. Each week, a short quiz will test your knowledge of concep...
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Top reviews

ER

Mar 21, 2022

I was a little bit nervous about this course, I always hated History in school, but surprisingly this was very good! I enjoyed it! The assignments were easy to understand and managebale to complete.

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Nov 26, 2016

Its been a great course, many info and points that are fantastic in the learning or adding new knowledge always. I will always recommend this course for those who want to know more and learn design.

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By Chris M

Mar 11, 2021

Great teachers and interesting topics!

By Thiruvikraman S (

Oct 1, 2019

REALLY HELPFUL AND ENLIGHTENING COURSE

By Rebecca K

Aug 29, 2016

Very informative and full of fun facts

By Жания М

Jan 11, 2024

course was amazing!!! Thanks Coursera

By Stewart G

Aug 7, 2020

Well taught and valuable information.

By Muhammad U

Feb 18, 2020

I would really recommend this course!

By Rinzn J

Aug 18, 2016

its really an awesome course for all.

By Daniel D

Jul 10, 2016

Great course!! Thank you, Coursera!!!

By David K

May 12, 2021

very informative and inspirational.

By Demion C

Apr 22, 2020

wonderful class! thank you so much.

By Israel T

Oct 5, 2016

I definitely recommend this course!

By Irene A S A

May 18, 2020

Very educational and enlightening.

By jose m m

Apr 26, 2020

Muy bueno , altamente recomendable

By drewmunro

Mar 19, 2017

An excellent intro to the subject.

By Monali K

Jul 30, 2020

Nice course and wonderful trainer

By Annabel M

Jul 9, 2020

Incredible course. So interesting

By maria K

Oct 21, 2017

i love history of graphic design!

By Utku K

Aug 16, 2016

Very nice and illuminating course

By Ella H

Jun 7, 2020

Enjoyable course! Learned lots.

By Aadit S

Mar 15, 2017

amazing course great teachers !

By hari

Nov 7, 2016

Great course!! very insightful!

By Leticia C R

Jul 17, 2016

Good information given. Thanks.

By Luca B

Oct 20, 2020

Really interesting and helpful

By Yunus Ç

Aug 2, 2020

Wonderful course, thx for all.

By Paloma D D

Jul 25, 2020

Thank you for the opportunity!