Unleash your creativity and learn to create stunning visual designs with this comprehensive introduction to digital design. This 8-week course teaches you fundamental design principles used by professionals across all visual mediums, from logos and branding to social media graphics and websites. Whether you are an aspiring designer, entrepreneur needing to create your own marketing materials, social media manager, or anyone wanting to develop their visual communication skills, this course provides practical knowledge you can apply immediately. You will learn essential design principles including balance and hierarchy, color theory and how to create effective palettes, typography and choosing appropriate typefaces, composition techniques for arranging elements, how to use popular design software and tools, create memorable logos and brand identities, design engaging graphics for social media platforms, and build a professional portfolio showcasing your work. Through hands-on projects and creative exercises, you will develop your unique design style. No prerequisites or artistic background required ÔÇô just creativity and willingness to learn. You will gain confidence in design decisions. By the end of this 8-week journey, you will understand design fundamentals, be able to create professional-quality graphics, have a portfolio of work to showcase, and possess skills valuable in numerous careers and personal projects.
Creative Arts educator with a background in graphic design, photography, and digital storytelling.
8 modules • 32 resources • 8 quizzes
Fundamentals of good design
Understanding color and emotion
Fonts and text in design
Arranging elements effectively
Introduction to design software
Creating brand identities
Designing for platforms
Showcasing your work