2026 Spring DESINV 198 3 LEC 3

Spring 2026

DESINV 198 3 - LEC 3

Directed Group Study for Undergraduates

Brand Identity Graphic Design DeCal

Jan 20, 2026 - May 08, 2026
Tu
05:30 pm - 06:59 pm
Class #:35096
Units: 2

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Design Innovation

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 9
Enrolled: 26
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 35
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

2 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 to 4 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.

Course Catalog Description

Directed group study on various topics in design innovation.

Class Description

This course is an in-depth exploration of what branding is and how it works, through the eyes of a designer. Each student will come up with a brand concept for a company/business that's imaginary or real. Students will cultivate skills of conceptualizing and visualizing and learn the basic skills of graphic design as a means to make those ideas a reality. The course focuses on design as a tool to communicate. Students will learn about the conceptual elements of branding, and how to use graphic design tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as a valuable skill set that will help them in the future.

Class Notes

Enrollment is by application. Applicants will complete and submit a Google Form of questions, which can be found on our website (www.bigddecal.com) and through our Instagram (@bigddecal).

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

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eTextbooks

Associated Sections

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