Design is more science than art so a lot of newbies or even experienced designers when they don't know the Graphic Design principles and techniques, they end up creating designs that are Dull and sometimes Ugly.
Why some designs feels and works better than other? Have you every thought that? Or what is the secret process behind creating Awesome designs. So I am going to reveal all that in my course with a lot of examples
This Course is focused on Graphic Design and Design process to help you upgrade your Designs and learn how to even start your designs
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Design is more science than art so a lot of newbies or even experienced designers when they don't know the Graphic Design principles and techniques, they end up creating designs that are Dull and sometimes Ugly.
Why some designs feels and works better than other? Have you every thought that? Or what is the secret process behind creating Awesome designs. So I am going to reveal all that in my course with a lot of examples
This Course is focused on Graphic Design and Design process to help you upgrade your Designs and learn how to even start your designs
Design is more science than art so a lot of newbies or even experienced designers when they don't know the Graphic Design principles and techniques, they end up creating designs that are Dull and sometimes Ugly.
Why some designs feels and works better than other? Have you every thought that? Or what is the secret process behind creating Awesome designs. So I am going to reveal all that in my course with a lot of examples
This Course is focused on Graphic Design and Design process to help you upgrade your Designs and learn how to even start your designs
If you have missed Design Theory in your college and you want to design awesome looking Website Design or Mobile Apps then this course is for you
NEW THINGS you will learn in this Course are
Purpose of every Design
Stealing Design Ideas
Learn Design Theory from UI Design perspective
Don't Depend on Design Tools
Methods of Generating Ideas
Using Line, Shapes, Colors and Typeface
Block Design Technique
Scale of Importance
Using Contrast in Design
Proximity in Design
Alignment in Design
and a lot of Career and advance Techniques and tips with a lot of Examples
This course is for everyone who wants to Get better at design or want to get the hang of it
Let's dive in and learn the real essence of Design
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Learning objectives
- Learn secret process of design for non-designers
- Apply visual design principles accurately to enhance your web design and ui design
- Upgrade your designs to awesome level by mastering visual design principles
- Stop creating ugly designs by learning the step by step process to create a sleek design
- Start designing with purpose
- See and learn from tons of design examples
- Learn secret process of design for non-designers
- Apply visual design principles accurately to enhance your web design and ui design
- Upgrade your designs to awesome level by mastering visual design principles
- Stop creating ugly designs by learning the step by step process to create a sleek design
- Start designing with purpose
- See and learn from tons of design examples
Syllabus
What is Design and how it solves the problem for Business and Users and getting your head straight on what actually is Design
Lets get straight about What actually is Design and who should learn design. Its a skill so anyone cay learn how to Design
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Syllabus
Lets get straight about What actually is Design and who should learn design. Its a skill so anyone cay learn how to Design
Leann why you should never depend on any of the the Design Tools which most designers do
Design is a solution to a business problem so whether its Graphic Design, Mobile App Design or Web Design, you are solving a problem
How to get most out of this course
Each Design has a purpose and single most important goal. Find it and design for it
What did you learn about the basics of Design?
What is the Blank Canvas Fear and why every Designer is afraid of it?
Why you should never start designing anything without having all the content before starting the design
Examples of designing without content and how layout and design can be severely effected with different content types
Exposure to good design is a must to become a great designer. Learn how I do it and you can too
How to steal ideas from other designs and how to use inspirations to create your designs?
So have you ever wondered how to generate more ideas on your concept Design
Examples of me working on a concept of Real Estate Logo
This tip about how to work on your Design details later on will save you hours
Why Simple Designs are better than complex ones?
Every design has a focal point. So what's the focal point in your design
How to use Lines and shapes creatively in your designs and improve your design details with them
How many colors you must use and how to use 60, 30, 10 rule of color scheming
Examples of how even one color can be used to create a great designs so open your mind
Tips on using Typography in your Design
Examples of using contrast in Type to enhance your designs
In this lesson, you will learn how to use White space or Negative Space effectively and why its important in Design
Learn how to improve your design layouts by using Block Design technique
How to set the tone, direction or theme of your Designs
How scale of importance works in Designs with examples
How great illustrations, images and premium icons effect your Visual Design, your UI Design and Web Design projects
How we must use Proximity in Design and what can it do to the chunk of information
How we can use Proximity in Print Design, Web and Mobile App Design? Learn all that in this lesson
Alignment can make or break your design, learn which alignment is more effective than other
See some examples of Alignment in Design and how I and other designer use this powerful tool
Contrast can make your Designs pop and make them look awesome and there are many ways and types of contrasts you can use in design. Learn them here
Look at some the examples of Principles of Design Contrast in action
How to use Repetition in your Web Design and UI Designs and keep your designs consistent?
Examples of using Repetition in Web and Mobile App Designs and how to use it properly
How to find balance in your Design and what is Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Designs
How to Design first the Grey version of your Design and refine it later on
Adding colors and patterns to your Business card design and make it look awesome and attractive
One of a very important Visual Design concept which can be applied to every Landing page Design, Website Design and Mobile Apps or even Branding Design
How to use Grids and grid systems in your Web Design for all the responsive web design views?
You will learn how I use Grids while designing for iPhone or Android Apps and the best resource to start your Grids
How subtle color differences can make a huge impact on your UI Designs
What to do once this course is finished
Get Discount on all my other UI UX and Freelancing courses
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Reviews summary
Visual design principles for web & ui
Emphasizes the 'why' behind design decisions.
Techniques to start and generate design ideas.
Focuses on applying concepts to real projects.
Ideal for those new to design theory.
Breaks down core design principles effectively.
Activities
Use online resources
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Before taking this course, review any relevant online resources, such as tutorials and articles on Graphic Design. This will ensure that you have a solid foundation in the basics and will make it easier for you to follow the course material.
Browse courses on
Graphic Design
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Do some research on Graphic Design.
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Install any necessary software.
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Follow one or two tutorials.
Join a design community
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Joining a design community will allow you to connect with other designers and get feedback on your work. This can be a great way to improve your skills and stay motivated.
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Find a design community that is relevant to your interests.
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Introduce yourself to the community and start participating in discussions.
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Share your work with the community and get feedback.
Attend industry events
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Attending industry events is a great way to meet other designers and learn about the latest trends. This can help you to expand your network and stay ahead of the curve.
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Find industry events that are relevant to your interests.
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Register for the events and make sure you have the required materials.
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Attend the events and participate in all of the activities.
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Practice your design skills
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The best way to improve your design skills is to practice. Set aside some time each week to work on personal design projects.
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Choose a design project that you are interested in.
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Create a plan for your project.
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Execute your plan and create your design.
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Get feedback on your design from others.
Read industry blogs
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Reinforce your understanding of Graphic Design principles by reading industry blogs on a regular basis. This will keep you up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques.
Browse courses on
Graphic Design
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Identify a few reputable industry blogs.
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Set aside some time each week to read the blogs.
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Take notes on any tips or techniques that you can use in your own work.
Attend a design workshop
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Attending a design workshop is a great way to learn from industry experts and get hands-on experience. Look for workshops that are relevant to your interests.
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Find a design workshop that is relevant to your interests.
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Register for the workshop and make sure you have the required materials.
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Attend the workshop and participate in all of the activities.
Start a personal blog
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Create a personal blog where you share your thoughts on Graphic Design and design trends. This will help you to develop your writing skills and solidify your knowledge.
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Choose a blogging platform and set up your blog.
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Come up with a content calendar and stick to it.
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Promote your blog on social media and other platforms.
Contribute to open-source design projects
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Contributing to open-source design projects is a great way to learn from other designers and improve your skills. It can also help you build a portfolio of work.
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Find an open-source design project that you are interested in.
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Read the project's documentation and get involved in the community.
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Start contributing to the project by fixing bugs or adding new features.
Use online resources
Show steps
Before taking this course, review any relevant online resources, such as tutorials and articles on Graphic Design. This will ensure that you have a solid foundation in the basics and will make it easier for you to follow the course material.
Browse courses on
Graphic Design
Show steps
- Do some research on Graphic Design.
- Install any necessary software.
- Follow one or two tutorials.
Join a design community
Show steps
Joining a design community will allow you to connect with other designers and get feedback on your work. This can be a great way to improve your skills and stay motivated.
Show steps
- Find a design community that is relevant to your interests.
- Introduce yourself to the community and start participating in discussions.
- Share your work with the community and get feedback.
Attend industry events
Show steps
Attending industry events is a great way to meet other designers and learn about the latest trends. This can help you to expand your network and stay ahead of the curve.
Show steps
- Find industry events that are relevant to your interests.
- Register for the events and make sure you have the required materials.
- Attend the events and participate in all of the activities.
Practice your design skills
Show steps
The best way to improve your design skills is to practice. Set aside some time each week to work on personal design projects.
Show steps
- Choose a design project that you are interested in.
- Create a plan for your project.
- Execute your plan and create your design.
- Get feedback on your design from others.
Read industry blogs
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of Graphic Design principles by reading industry blogs on a regular basis. This will keep you up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques.
Browse courses on
Graphic Design
Show steps
- Identify a few reputable industry blogs.
- Set aside some time each week to read the blogs.
- Take notes on any tips or techniques that you can use in your own work.
Attend a design workshop
Show steps
Attending a design workshop is a great way to learn from industry experts and get hands-on experience. Look for workshops that are relevant to your interests.
Show steps
- Find a design workshop that is relevant to your interests.
- Register for the workshop and make sure you have the required materials.
- Attend the workshop and participate in all of the activities.
Start a personal blog
Show steps
Create a personal blog where you share your thoughts on Graphic Design and design trends. This will help you to develop your writing skills and solidify your knowledge.
Show steps
- Choose a blogging platform and set up your blog.
- Come up with a content calendar and stick to it.
- Promote your blog on social media and other platforms.
Contribute to open-source design projects
Show steps
Contributing to open-source design projects is a great way to learn from other designers and improve your skills. It can also help you build a portfolio of work.
Show steps
- Find an open-source design project that you are interested in.
- Read the project's documentation and get involved in the community.
- Start contributing to the project by fixing bugs or adding new features.
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