- Have a deep understanding of typography, color theory, photos, layout, blocking and other design theory and skills
- Understand and learn the essential tools and capabilities of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Create logos and branding packages for potential clients
- Learn photo editing and manipulation in Adobe Photoshop
- Master the pen tool, shape builder tool and other essential vector design tools in Adobe Illustrator.
- How to create editorial spreads and magazine layouts using Adobe InDesign
- Understand solid logo design and ad design principles to create compelling campaigns and logos
- Work through the entire package design process
- Learn non-destructive editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop
- Work through an event flyer design to understand strong type hierarchy, balance and overall design layout
- Learn a few of the upcoming design trends for 2022 and how to create them!
- Learn the history of fonts and typefaces and how to pair fonts
About Course
What you'll learn
- Learn the basics of Affinity Designer and learn the difference between Adobe Illustrator and Affinity Designer
- Work through a 7 page vector tracing worksheet and feel confident creating a complex vector illustration by the end of this worksheet
- NEW! Learn how to work with multiple page layouts in Adobe InDesign and create a cookbook cover and book
- NEW! Learn the step-by-step process to becoming a graphic designer
- NEW! Learn how to work with Photoshop Mockups to create great presentations
- NEW! Learn word mapping and brainstorming techniques to increase your creativity in logo design and branding projects
- NEW! Learn the Double Exposure Effect in Adobe Photoshop
- NEW! Create Vector Art in Adobe Illustrator
- NEW! Learn How to Encourage and Spark Creativity
- NEW! How to create YouTube thumbnails and social media graphics
- NEW! How to properly give and receive critiques and feedback
- NEW! Understand how to create 3d objects and typography in Adobe Illustrator
- NEW! Discover the latest 2022 updates to the Adobe software and understand the new artificial intelligence filters and tools
- NEW! Learn how to predict future design trends and complete projects that use the most up to date trends
Course Content
How to Become a Graphic Designer
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What is Graphic Design? What Type of Projects Will I Do?
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The Step-by-Step Process of Becoming a Graphic Designer
Graphic Design Theory
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The Anatomy of Typography
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Detailed Review and History of Serif Fonts
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Detailed Review – Sans-Serif Fonts
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Using Type in Layout and Design
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Font Pairing Basics
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Design Theory – INTERMISSION
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Working with Typography: Headlines and Multiple Word Phrases
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Working with Typography: Large Blocks of Text
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The Psychology of Color
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Color Theory – Exploring Color Palettes
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Color Theory – Exploring Color Palettes – Part 2
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Color Theory – Exploring Color Palettes – part 3
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EXTRA: Student Challenge – Exploring Color Palettes
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Photos in Design
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Layout and Blocking in Design
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Layout Theory: Layout and Design
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Layout Theory: Effective Layout
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Layout Theory: A Detailed Guide To Grids in Design
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Layout Theory: Design Themes on multiple pages/panels
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Small Design Details Matter In Design: Texture, Drop Shadows, Layering and Light
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Let’s Get Technical: Color Profiles, Sizes and Bleed
Adobe Photoshop – The Very Basics
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Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
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Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Basic Setup
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Adobe Photoshop – The Basics Worksheet – Part 1
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Adobe Photoshop – The Basics Worksheet – Part 2
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Adobe Photoshop – The Basics Worksheet – Part 3
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Basics – Working with Photos
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Basics – Brush Tool
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Basic Practice Project
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Basic Practice Project #2
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Extra Lesson: Smart Objects
Adobe Photoshop – Introduction to Photo Editing
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Photoshop Photo Editing Basics
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Using Adjustments – The Hourglass Project
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Photoshop Editing – The Plant Photo
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Photoshop Editing – The Piano Photo
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The Amazing Camera Raw Filter
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Gradient Maps – 1
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Gradient Maps – 2
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Gradient Maps – 3
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Gradient Maps – Final
Photoshop Intermediate Tools
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Duotones and Gradients
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Cutting out and Isolating Objects
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Cutting out and Isolating Objects – Part 2
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The Amazing Content Aware Tool
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Spot Healing Brush Tool
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Layering Masks
Photoshop Editing and Manipulation – Intermediate Skills
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Changing Hair Color
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Changing Object Color
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NEW! Photo Manipulation Tools – Liquify and Photo Touchup
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NEW! Photo Manipulation Tools – Part 2
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NEW! The Neural Filter – AI Technology in Photoshop 2021
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Non-destructive Editing Part 1
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Non-destructive Editing – Part 2
Photoshop Projects – Double Exposure Effect
Photoshop Projects – YouTube Thumbnail
Photoshop Project – Book Cover Design
Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Basic Tools – The Tracing Worksheet
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Basic Introduction and Dashboard Setup
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Vector Tracing Worksheet – Creating Simple Shapes
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Vector Tracing Worksheet – Creating Complex Shapes
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Master the Pen Tool
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Pen Tool Practice
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Shape Builder Tool
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Offset Path Tool
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Offset Path Tool with Text
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Vector Illustration Project
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Extra Page: Grids and Pixel Art
Vector Space Badge Project
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Getting Started – Vector Tracing Our Rocket
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Vector Tracing Our Rocket – part 2
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Typography
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The Smoke Details – Adding Shadows
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Final Details
(Optional) Introduction To Affinity Designer – An Adobe Illustrator Alternative
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Affinity Designer Introduction
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The Pen Tool and Other Tool Differences
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Using Personas
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Shape Builder Tool Alternative in Affinity Designer
Logo Design & Branding Theory
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Characteristics of Solid Logo Designs
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Logo Inspirations
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Mood Boards
Logo Design and Branding Project
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Logo Design – Client Brief
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Word Mapping
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Brainstorming in Vector
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Picking Our Concepts
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Typography
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Typography – Part 2
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Symbol Refinement
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Different Variations and Orientations
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Color Exploration
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Color Exploration – part 2
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Business Card
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Letterhead
Adobe Illustrator – Creating Vector Art – Blend, Transform and Repeat Tools
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Introduction
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The Blend Tool
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Blend Tool with Text
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Repeat Tool
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Polar Grid Tool
NEW! Adobe Illustrator 2022 Updates – 3D Tools
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New 3D Tools in Illustrator 2022 – An Overview
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3D Class Project
Adobe InDesign – Let’s Learn the Software!
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Layout Theory – Editorial Layouts
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Adobe InDesign Introduction
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Adobe InDesign Basic Setup
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Basic Setup – part 2
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Art School Poster Project
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Editorial Spread Project
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Editorial Spread Project – Managing Large Blocks of Text
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Editorial Spread Project – Photos
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Editorial Spread Project – Final
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Paragraph and Character Styles
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Text Wrap
InDesign PROJECT – Create a Cookbook
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Cookbook Project Introduction
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Cookbook Project Front Cover
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3Cookbook Project Welcome Page
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Cookbook Project – Texture
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Cookbook Project – Recipe Spread
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Cookbook Project – Masterpages
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Cookbook Project – Exporting
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InDesign Packages
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InDesign – Tables, Adding URL Links and automatic page numbering
EXTRA! InDesign Portfolio Building Template
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How to Use the InDesign Portfolio Builder Template
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Student Projects
NEW! Design Trends 2022! With Student Design Projects!
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Design Trends 2022 Overview
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Trends in Typography
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Body Wash Package Design Project
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Part 2
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Photoshop Post Render Edits
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Creating A Dynamic Instagram Reel
Design Trends 2021 – 3 Student Projects – Still relevant today!
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Section Introduction
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Design Trends Color
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Design Trends 3D
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Design Trends UX/UI
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Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project
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Glass Morphism Project
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3D Typography Project
Design Trends for 2020! (Older but still Really Helpful)
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An introduction
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Typography Trends
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Skeuomorphism to Neumorphic design
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Hand-Drawn Assets
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Movement in Design
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Geometric Shapes
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Design Trends for 2019 – Section Intro
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Let’s Go 3-D!
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3-D Tools and software
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Getting started with 3-D In Adobe Photoshop
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Design Trends in Color
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Gradient Meshes in Adobe Illustrator
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Trends in Typography for 2019
Finding Your Design Niche!
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Getting Started
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Logo Design Niche
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Branding Niche
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Print Design & Editorial Design Niche
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Pattern Design Niche
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Package Design Niche
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UX/UI Design Niche
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Social Media Design Niche
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Student Project
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