NEW SECTION. 2022 Design Trends and Practical Projects added. Learn Graphic Design Theory in this New Course.
Many people want to become designers but don't know the basic fundamentals of design at all.
It can takes years to piece together different ideas to truly begin to understand how it even works.
but it doesn't have to be like that.
By understanding the foundations of color, typography, layout, composition, branding, and other fields of study in the graphic design realm, you can propel yourself from a beginner to an expert, just by having the right education.
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NEW SECTION. 2022 Design Trends and Practical Projects added. Learn Graphic Design Theory in this New Course.
Many people want to become designers but don't know the basic fundamentals of design at all.
It can takes years to piece together different ideas to truly begin to understand how it even works.
but it doesn't have to be like that.
By understanding the foundations of color, typography, layout, composition, branding, and other fields of study in the graphic design realm, you can propel yourself from a beginner to an expert, just by having the right education.
NEW SECTION. 2022 Design Trends and Practical Projects added. Learn Graphic Design Theory in this New Course.
Many people want to become designers but don't know the basic fundamentals of design at all.
It can takes years to piece together different ideas to truly begin to understand how it even works.
but it doesn't have to be like that.
By understanding the foundations of color, typography, layout, composition, branding, and other fields of study in the graphic design realm, you can propel yourself from a beginner to an expert, just by having the right education.
You have found the perfect course for learning graphic design. It doesn't matter if you have no experience at all, this course was designed to teach you design theory in the most effective means necessary.
With over 4.5+ hours (and counting) of video and practical projects to follow along with, this course is JAM PACKED with information to help you learn this graphic design theory.
The videos build on one another so that as you work through this course, you will understand more and more.
Pretty sweet, huh? :)
Not only that, but this course is also designed so that if you already know some design theory and just need help with a specific principle, you can skip directly to that topic.
So who can benefit from learning graphic design theory?
The fundamentals of design are useful for a lot of careers, industries, and hobbies. It doesn't matter if it's logo design, web design, social media, user interface design, advertising, product design, printing, or t-shirts. This course will cover ideas that can be used in any niche.
Each section goes into specific detail of the main principle being taught so that you get in-depth knowledge of that theory.
This course will cover:
The Basics of Graphic Design
Color Theory
Typography
Layout
Composition
User Experience
Branding
Logo Design
Photography in Graphic Design
Modern Trends and Themes
The Legal Side of Graphic Design
and much, much more.
Other great stuff you might want to know..
Not only will you get over 5+ hours of video content (and counting) and lessons, project files, and a new life skill, you will also have direct communication with the instructors to help you along.
This includes direct messages, discussions, and specialized projects in the course that will allow you to interact with the instructors and others. There is even a facebook group to connect with Lindsay and I and other students to ask questions, get feedback and participate in design challenges.
Feeling lost? Don't worry, we are here for you.
As they say, "Come for the course, stay for the community."
What else is there to know?
Well there is that little 30 day money back guarantee thing.
That basically means that if you don't enjoy this course for any reason at all, you can get a full refund up to thirty days since the time you purchase it.
It's a win-win situation.
and we applaud winners.
So what are you waiting for?.
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Learning objectives
- You will have intermediate to expert level knowledge of graphic design theory that you will immediately be able to apply to your career, job, hobby, or company.
- You will be given a major overview of the most common graphic design practices and the thought process behind these principles.
- You will be given real-world, applicable projects that you can follow along with and practice.
- You will achieve the experience and knowledge to take graphic design fundamentals and apply them in your everyday life.
- You will learn color theory and how it applies to the world around us, from products and art to branding and advertising.
- You will learn typography theory and how type plays a major role in both print mediums and digital media.
- You will learn photography composition and how it interacts with graphic design elements to create stunning looking artwork.
- You will learn layout, user interface and experience design, and composition to understand how to control what you want the viewer to see.
- You will learn about logo design and branding, and the way that you or your company can use these ideas to get in the eyes of more people.
- You will learn about past and current design trends that you can use as a source for creating your own original work.
- You will learn about the legal side of design and how you can take safe measures to make sure you are following the proper laws of copyright and trademarks.
- Learn the step-by-step process to becoming a graphic designer
- New! learn some 2021 design trends to look out for with three new student projects
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- You will have intermediate to expert level knowledge of graphic design theory that you will immediately be able to apply to your career, job, hobby, or company.
- You will be given a major overview of the most common graphic design practices and the thought process behind these principles.
- You will be given real-world, applicable projects that you can follow along with and practice.
- You will achieve the experience and knowledge to take graphic design fundamentals and apply them in your everyday life.
- You will learn color theory and how it applies to the world around us, from products and art to branding and advertising.
- You will learn typography theory and how type plays a major role in both print mediums and digital media.
- You will learn photography composition and how it interacts with graphic design elements to create stunning looking artwork.
- You will learn layout, user interface and experience design, and composition to understand how to control what you want the viewer to see.
- You will learn about logo design and branding, and the way that you or your company can use these ideas to get in the eyes of more people.
- You will learn about past and current design trends that you can use as a source for creating your own original work.
- You will learn about the legal side of design and how you can take safe measures to make sure you are following the proper laws of copyright and trademarks.
- Learn the step-by-step process to becoming a graphic designer
- New! learn some 2021 design trends to look out for with three new student projects
- Show more
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Syllabus
In this section, you will be introduced to the course, your instructor, and everything that will be covered. Then you will get to see a live demonstration of graphic design theory in practice.
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Syllabus
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will be introduced to the course guide and what is covered in this course.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will be introduced to color theory in design.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn how we see the world through color.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about color and color mixing.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about working with color for digital or print media.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about different color selections and methods.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will you will learn about color harmonies and the meanings by color.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will create a mood board with Canva.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn how to select a color for a new design.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will create a duotone effect in Photoshop.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about typography in design.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about type anatomy.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about Serif type styles.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about Sans-Serif type styles.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about kerning and spacing.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about type hierarchy.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about font pairing.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will practice font pairing.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will practice long headlines.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will practice different font pairing styles.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will create a simple social media graphic so that you can see how all of the different design principles work together.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn the basics of photography.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about photography composition and layout..
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about how typography and photography fit together.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about color theory in photography.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will see some popular places to find images for your projects.
Clickable Links for the Best Image Resources
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn how to remove the background from a photo to separate your subject from the background.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn how to create a basic advertisment in Canva.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about layout and design.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn what creates an effective layout.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about grids and blocking.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn how to create a design theme.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will create an editorial spread design.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will finish an editorial spread design.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about UX design.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about the characteristics of strong logo designs.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will see clever logo inspirations.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about a complete brand.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn an ideation process and sketching your ideas.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about the legal side of design.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about using fonts legally.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about using photographs legally.
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about using other resources legally.
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Read Graphic Design for Beginners
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This book thoroughly covers all the basic concepts you need to know about graphic design theory.
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Identity Designed: The Process: Research,...
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Read the introduction and chapter 1.
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Read chapters 2-4.
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Read chapters 5-7.
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Read the conclusion.
Follow a Typography Tutorial
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Following a typography tutorial can give you additional insights into the principles of typography.
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Typography
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Find a typography tutorial that interests you.
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Follow the steps in the tutorial.
Join a Graphic Design Study Group
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Joining a study group can give you the opportunity to learn from your peers and work on projects together.
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Find a graphic design study group that interests you.
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Attend the study group meetings.
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Participate in the study group discussions.
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Work on projects with the other members of the study group.
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Attend a Graphic Design Workshop
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Attending a graphic design workshop can be a great way to learn from experienced professionals and get feedback on your work.
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Find a graphic design workshop that interests you.
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Register for the workshop.
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Attend the workshop.
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Apply what you learned in the workshop to your own work.
Practice Typography
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Practicing typography can significantly improve your ability to create visually appealing designs.
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Practice creating different font combinations.
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Practice using different font sizes and styles.
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Practice creating different visual hierarchies.
Create a Logo
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Creating a logo will give you hands-on experience in applying the principles of graphic design theory.
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Logo Design
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Brainstorm ideas for your logo.
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Sketch out your logo design.
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Create a digital version of your logo.
Design a Website
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Designing a website will give you a comprehensive understanding of how to apply graphic design theory to a real-world project.
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Plan your website.
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Design the layout of your website.
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Create the content for your website.
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Test your website.
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Launch your website.
Contribute to a Graphic Design Open Source Project
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Contributing to an open source project can give you a chance to practice your graphic design skills and learn from others.
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Graphic Design
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Find a graphic design open source project that interests you.
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Fork the project.
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Make changes to the project.
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Submit a pull request.
Read Graphic Design for Beginners
Show steps
This book thoroughly covers all the basic concepts you need to know about graphic design theory.
View
Identity Designed: The Process: Research,...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Read the introduction and chapter 1.
- Read chapters 2-4.
- Read chapters 5-7.
- Read the conclusion.
Follow a Typography Tutorial
Show steps
Following a typography tutorial can give you additional insights into the principles of typography.
Browse courses on
Typography
Show steps
- Find a typography tutorial that interests you.
- Follow the steps in the tutorial.
Join a Graphic Design Study Group
Show steps
Joining a study group can give you the opportunity to learn from your peers and work on projects together.
Browse courses on
Graphic Design
Show steps
- Find a graphic design study group that interests you.
- Attend the study group meetings.
- Participate in the study group discussions.
- Work on projects with the other members of the study group.
Attend a Graphic Design Workshop
Show steps
Attending a graphic design workshop can be a great way to learn from experienced professionals and get feedback on your work.
Browse courses on
Graphic Design
Show steps
- Find a graphic design workshop that interests you.
- Register for the workshop.
- Attend the workshop.
- Apply what you learned in the workshop to your own work.
Practice Typography
Show steps
Practicing typography can significantly improve your ability to create visually appealing designs.
Browse courses on
Typography
Show steps
- Practice creating different font combinations.
- Practice using different font sizes and styles.
- Practice creating different visual hierarchies.
Create a Logo
Show steps
Creating a logo will give you hands-on experience in applying the principles of graphic design theory.
Browse courses on
Logo Design
Show steps
- Brainstorm ideas for your logo.
- Sketch out your logo design.
- Create a digital version of your logo.
Design a Website
Show steps
Designing a website will give you a comprehensive understanding of how to apply graphic design theory to a real-world project.
Browse courses on
Web Design
Show steps
- Plan your website.
- Design the layout of your website.
- Create the content for your website.
- Test your website.
- Launch your website.
Contribute to a Graphic Design Open Source Project
Show steps
Contributing to an open source project can give you a chance to practice your graphic design skills and learn from others.
Browse courses on
Graphic Design
Show steps
- Find a graphic design open source project that interests you.
- Fork the project.
- Make changes to the project.
- Submit a pull request.
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