Graphic Designer for Beginners

This course is designed to provide you with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to kickstart your journey in the world of graphic design.

Graphic Designer for Beginners

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Chhaya Sharma

Created by

2025-03-18

Start Date

2025-03-21

Last Date

Website Design & Development

Category

What you'll learn

  • Design Basics โ€“ Principles (balance, contrast, hierarchy), color theory, typography, and composition.
  • Software Skills โ€“ Photoshop (image editing), Illustrator (vector graphics), InDesign (layouts), and Canva/Figma.
  • Branding & Marketing Design โ€“ Logo creation, social media graphics, business cards, and posters.
  • Print & Digital Design โ€“ File formats, resolution, preparing designs for print and web.
  • Portfolio Building โ€“ Creating projects, exporting files, and presenting work professionally.

Requirements

  • Good wifi
  • Laptop

Description

Graphic Designer for Beginners

This course is designed for individuals who are new to graphic design and want to learn the fundamentals of creating visually appealing and professional designs. Throughout this course, students will be introduced to the basic principles of graphic design, including color theory, typography, layout, and composition.

  • Understand the basic principles of graphic design
  • Learn how to use design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Canva/ Figma,.
  • Develop skills in color theory, typography, layout, and composition.
  • Create visually appealing and professional designs.
  • Create visually appealing and professional designs.

Course Syllabus

  • What is Graphic Design?
  • History & Evolution of Graphic Design.
  • Role of a Graphic Designer in Different Industries.
  • Overview of Design Careers: Print, Digital, Branding, UX/UI.
  • Overview of Design Careers: Print, Digital, Branding, UX/UI.

  • Design Principles: Balance, Contrast, Alignment, Repetition, Proximity, Hierarchy, Space.
  • Color Theory: Color Wheel, Color Psychology, RGB vs. CMYK, Creating Color Palettes.
  • Typography: Typefaces, Fonts, Font Pairing, Readability, Text Hierarchy.
  • Composition & Layout: Grids, Whitespace, Visual Flow, Rule of Thirds.
  • Visual Hierarchy & Storytelling Through Design

  • Mini Project: Create a simple poster using design principles

  • Basics: Interface, Tools, Layers, Masks.
  • Image Editing: Retouching, Cropping, Adjustments.
  • Digital Art & Photo Manipulation.
  • Creating Social Media Graphics.

  • Basics: Vectors, Shapes, Pen Tool.
  • Logo Design Principles.
  • Creating Icons, Infographics, and Illustrations.

  • Basics: Layouts, Master Pages, Text Wrapping.
  • Designing for Print: Flyers, Brochures, Magazines..
  • Exporting Print & Digital Files.

  • Quick Designs for Social Media & Branding.
  • Introduction to UI/UX Wireframing.
  • Mini Project: Design a simple logo and a social media post

  • Objective: To master print and digital design, creating high-quality, responsive assets for various formats.

  • Creating Social Media Graphics
  • Web Banners & Digital Advertisements.
  • Designing for Mobile & Web

  • CMYK vs. RGB, Resolution, Bleed & Margins.
  • Preparing Print Files (Business Cards, Posters, Brochures).
  • Working with Printers & Print Specifications.
  • Mini Project: Create a print-ready business card and a web banner.

  • Real-world Projects: Work on assigned projects (Logos, Posters, Flyers, Web Ads).
  • Presentation & Feedback: How to present your work professionally.
  • Exporting Files: Best formats for print, web, and social media.
  • Freelancing & Career Pathways: Pricing, Contracts, Finding Clients.
  • Building a Portfolio: Organizing and Showcasing Your Work.
  • Final Project:
  • 1. Design a complete branding package (Logo, Business Card, Social Media Post)
  • 2. Compile and present a portfolio with at least 5 design pieces.

  • Final Portfolio Review & Feedback.
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Next Steps: How to Get Clients, Apply for Jobs, or Start Freelancing.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners & Students โ€“ Aspiring designers with no prior experience.
  • Marketing & Social Media Professionals โ€“ To create better visuals.
  • Business Owners & Entrepreneurs โ€“ To design their own branding materials.
  • Freelancers & Side Hustlers โ€“ To earn money through design.
  • Content Creators & Influencers โ€“ For social media graphics and UI/UX Beginners โ€“ As a foundation for web and app design.

Meet your instructors

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Chhaya Sharma

Why enroll in this course?

Industry-Endorsed Workshops

Curated by global trainers and aligned with real-world job roles. Our sessions are designed in collaboration with hiring teams and industry mentors.

Dedicated Job Board Access

Get access to exclusive jobs, internships, and freelance opportunities after every workshop โ€” only available to our verified learners.

Certificate + Live Project Showcase

Earn a certificate that speaks for your skills โ€” with a live project submission that can be showcased on LinkedIn and portfolios.

Mentorship from Global Trainers

Learn from professionals whoโ€™ve worked at top brands across the UK, UAE, India & USA โ€” and get a real-world perspective on every topic.

AI-Powered Resources & Templates

From ChatGPT prompts to Canva creatives and campaign kits โ€” every participant gets exclusive tools to practice and implement instantly.

No Recordings โ€” 100% Live & Action-Packed

We believe in live, interactive learning. Every minute is hands-on, immersive, and community-driven โ€” no passive watching, only real transformation.