This course includes:
- 25.5 hours on-demand video
- 1 article
- 41 downloadable resources
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
You can enroll the course clicking here
What you'll learn
- 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 2021 and how to create them!
- Learn the history of fonts and typefaces and how to pair fonts
- 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
Requirements
- Access to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (Or Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Affinity Publisher as an Alternative). I will be using the Adobe Creative Cloud versions, but those with older versions can still get a lot out of this class. Those wanting to take the course with Affinity products will find some tools and names do differ so Adobe is preferred.
- If you use Adobe products, I highly suggest using versions CS6 or higher to have a more smooth experience with the course, but not a requirement.
- Software not Included
Description
As you can see, this course is updated frequently with
new lessons, projects and resources!
June 2021 - NEW Lesson! How to properly give and receive critiques
and feedback
We will extensively review Typography, color theory,
layout and composition, how to use photos in design, photo manipulations and
editing and magazine layout design, branding and logo design just to
name a few.
We also learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop,
illustrator and InDesign and do projects with real world applications.
Every designer needs to know and master these programs and this course makes
sure you know the essential tools to power through amazing projects.
In Adobe Photoshop, we will review photo editing
and manipulation techniques like how to cut objects out, duotones, changing
color on objects, the liquify tool and we will create a compelling YouTube
thumbnail with our newly learned photoshop skills as well as an entire book
cover design project.
In Adobe Illustrator, we will master the pen tool by
hand tracing simple and complex shapes. We will explore the power of the shape
builder tool and In the end of this section, we will design a complete
logo design. There is an entirely new introduction and tools section that has
been added where we work through a 7 page vector tracing worksheet and
in the end create a complex vector illustration using our newly learned
illustrator vector tools. Lastly, we will put together an event
flyer to practice our layout skills, and even work through the branding
process and create a logo, business card and letterhead for a business.
We will will create a magazine layout in InDesign and
learn the master pages tool to drastically speed up your design workflow when
working with multiple paged layouts.
We will talk about branding basics, what makes a good logo?
How do you extend your logo or brand to other marketing materials?
I designed this extensive course to be gentle enough for new
comers to design but detailed enough for everyone to get a TON out of
this course.
- Logo Design
- Print & Editorial Design
- Pattern Design and Illustration
- Package Design
- Branding Design
- UX/UI Design
- Social Media/Digital Graphic Designer
By the end of this class you will have a solid grasp of what
each design niche entails. You will have confidence in choosing your top three
focal niches to kickstart or enhance your design offerings and know what
to learn next.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone interested in creating compelling and GREAT design.
- Those interested in learning Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (Affinity Designer Too!)
- Those wanting to understand graphic design basics and theory paired with real world projects and applications
- Those looking to learn logo design and branding techniques and execution
- Anyone wanting to become a graphic designer part-time or full-time, or those who need design skills to elevate their current careers.
- Those looking for a solid graphic design foundations course with the depth of an intermediate level course
- Those wanting to learn the basics of Affinity Designer and learn the difference between Adobe Illustrator and Affinity Designer
Course content
31 sections • 204
lectures • 25h 32m total length
- Important! The Course Guide & Downloadable .Zip File!2 lectures • 5min
- How to Become a Graphic Designer2 lectures • 23min
- Graphic Design Theory24 lectures • 1hr 56min
- Adobe Photoshop - The Very Basics10 lectures • 1hr 24min
- Adobe Photoshop - Introduction to Photo Editing 11 lectures • 1hr 34min
- NEW! How to Encourage and Spark Creativity 1 lecture • 11min
- Photoshop Intermediate Tools 6 lectures • 43min
- Photoshop Editing and Manipulation - Intermediate Skills 8 lectures • 59min
- Photoshop Projects - Double Exposure Effect 5 lectures • 36min
- Photoshop Projects - YouTube Thumbnail 6 lectures • 1hr 11min
- Photoshop Project - Book Cover Design 6 lectures • 1hr 7min
- How to Give and Receive Critiques and Feedback 1 lecture • 12min
- EXTRA PROJECT - Working with Photoshop Mockups 2 lectures • 22min
- EXTRA SECTION: 10 Tips from A Pro Designer 2 lectures • 7min
- Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Basic Tools - The Tracing Worksheet 11 lectures • 1hr 51min
- Vector Space Badge Project 5 lectures • 57min
- (Optional) Introduction To Affinity Designer - An Adobe Illustrator Alternative 4 lectures • 30min
- Logo Design & Branding Theory 3 lectures • 16min
- Logo Design and Branding Project 14 lectures • 2hr 4min
- Logo Design Student Challenges: Pick Your Favorite Challenge! 3 lectures • 7min
- NEW! Adobe Illustrator - Creating Vector Art - Blend, Transform and Repeat Tools 8 lectures • 58min
- Adobe Illustrator Project: Event Flyer Design 4 lectures • 30min
- The 5 Day Student Challenge! 1 lecture • 7min
- Adobe InDesign - Let's Learn the Software! 14 lectures • 1hr 47min
- InDesign PROJECT - Create a Cookbook 9 lectures • 1hr 24min
- EXTRA! InDesign Portfolio Building Template 3 lectures • 13min
- Bonus Lecture: What courses should I take NEXT? Discounts! 2 lectures • 11min
- BRAND NEW! Design Trends 2021! With 3 Student Projects1 4 lectures • 1hr 50min
- Design Trends for 2020! (From Last Year But Projects are Really Helpful) 6 lectures • 57min
- Design Trends for 2019 (Older but still interesting and helpful projects) 7 lectures • 23min
- Finding Your Design Niche! 10 lectures • 36min
Instructor
Lindsay Marsh - 300,000+ Students | Graphic Design, Adobe,
Affinity & More
I have had many self-made titles over the years: Brand
Manager, Digital Architect, Interactive Designer, Graphic Designer, Web
Developer and Social Media Expert, to name a few. My name is Lindsay Marsh and
I have been creating brand experiences for my clients for over 15 years.
As a freelance graphic designer, I have worked on a wide variety of projects
both in the digital and print space.
I have had the wonderful opportunity of taking classes at
some of the top design schools in the world: Parsons at The New School, The
Pratt Institute and NYU.
I have had the pleasure of teaching over 300,000+ students
globally online. I have provided private tutoring in the the area of design and
marketing for over 8 years. I am also now a certified Canva Certified Creative.
The thing I enjoy most of all about being a teacher is
seeing my students flourish and to be able to start careers that are passionate
and rewarding.
I have a Facebook group dedicated to helping my students
thrive and start new freelance design businesses. I want to get to know my
students and provide additional challenges that get them ready for wonderful
opportunities in the design world.
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