Think like a designer
Define the audience, message and purpose before opening a design tool.
minCreative design · Beginner
Graphic Design Fundamentals
Learn layout, hierarchy, colour, typography, imagery and export workflows for posters, social graphics and digital materials.
minutes · Self-paced
Course overview
Learn layout, hierarchy, colour, typography, imagery and export workflows for posters, social graphics and digital materials. This expanded learning path includes additional applied workshops and a practical course project.
What you will learn
- Think like a designer
- Build strong layouts and hierarchy
- Choose colour and typography
- Prepare and export finished artwork
- Apply the skills in a practical project
- Review and improve your completed work
Skills covered
- Design briefs
- Layout systems
- Visual hierarchy
- Typography
- Colour
- Image preparation
- Brand consistency
- Export settings
Prerequisites
No previous experience is required. Practical exercises are included in every module.
Course modules
Build strong layouts and hierarchy
Arrange information so the viewer knows where to look first.
minChoose colour and typography
Build a small, readable visual system with intentional colour and type.
minPrepare and export finished artwork
Match dimensions and file formats to the final use.
minPrepare images and reusable elements
Image resolution, cropping, contrast and asset permissions all affect the quality of finished artwork.
minPresent a coordinated design set
Related assets should feel consistent while adapting hierarchy and content to each format and viewing context.
minResearch a design brief
A design brief identifies the audience, message, required format and constraints. Research examples for visual conventions without copying another designer's work.
minUse grids and composition
Grids support consistent alignment while composition balances visual weight, negative space and the reading order.
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