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☑ 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
As you can see, this course is updated frequently with new lessons, projects and resources!
January 2021 - NEW! 2021 Design Trends Section with three new student projects!
November 2020 - NEW! 16 page History of Typography Guide, 16 Page Color Theory Guide and 8 Page Font Pairing Guide!
October 2020 - Updated Lessons! Photoshop 2021 Neural Filter and Liquify Tools
August 2020 - Updated Lessons! Logo Design and Branding Project
July 2020 - NEW! How to work with Photoshop Mockups!
June 2020 - NEW! How to Become a Graphic Designer 14 page Resource Guide and Lessons!
May 2020 - NEW! InDesign Portfolio Builder Template!
April 2020 - NEW! Entirely new Adobe InDesign Section including a cookbook project
April 2020 - NEW! Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes Section
March 2020 - NEW! A Guide to My Favorite Fonts and Where to Download Them
Jan 2020 - NEW! Lessons: 2020 Design Trends: and how to create them
Nov 2019 - NEW! - Adobe Illustrator introduction and tools section (vector tracing worksheet)
Nov 2019 - NEW! - Photoshop section and Projects (including a new youtube thumbnail and book cover project)
Oct 2019 - NEW! 11 page downloadable resource - The Guide to Grids
Oct 2019 - NEW! Color Theory and Color Harmony Lessons + new Downloadable Resources
July 2019 - NEW! Affinity Designer Section! Learn The Basic Tools and Differences Between Adobe Illustrator And Affinity Designer
May 2019 - NEW! Downloadable Resources - the Anatomy of Typography poster and the Psychology of Color graphic!
April 2019 - NEW Lessons: Finding Your Graphic Design Niche and Focus!
Graphic Design Master Class - Learn GREAT Design
Do you want to learn all the skills and techniques you need to create incredible designs?
Do you want to know the process of creating logos and branding packages?
Are you intimidated by learning photoshop, illustrator or InDesign and want to learn through practical real world projects? Than This class will be for you!
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.
New Mini-Course Added! (April 2019)
Discover Your Design Niche!
Do you want to find out what design niche you should concentrate on? This is an exploratory mini-class added to the Graphic Design Masterclass course on Udemy (Section 15) that helps you find your next focus and explore many wonderful options for budding and established designers.
We are going to review some main core design categories and talk about what types of projects you will do and also what you will need to learn to leap into those design niches.
There are always more niches to discover but we will focus on the following in this mini-class:
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.
Important!!! The Course Guide
IMPORTANT! The Course Outline, Guide & Resources
Exclusive Student Facebook Group - Post projects and join the discussion!
Graphic Design Theory
The Anatomy of Typography
Different Type Styles
Detailed Review and History of Serif Fonts
Detailed Review - Sans-Serif Fonts
Using Type in Layout and Design
Font Pairing Basics
Design Theory - INTERMISSION
Working with Typography: Headlines and Multiple Word Phrases
Working with Typography: Large Blocks of Text
UPDATED! Color Theory: Color Wheel Basics and Color Harmony
NEW! The Psychology of Color
Color Theory: Gradients, Color Transitions, Duotones and Blending Modes
Photos in Design
Layout and Blocking in Design
Layout Theory: Layout and Design
Layout Theory: Effective Layout
Layout Theory: Introduction to Grids in Design
Layout Theory: A Detailed Guide To Grids in Design
Layout Theory: Design Themes on multiple pages/panels
Small Design Details Matter In Design: Texture, Drop Shadows, Layering and Light
Let’s Get Technical: Color Profiles, Sizes and Bleed
Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Tools - UPDATED LESSONS!
Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Photoshop Introduction and Setup
Introduction and Setup - Part 2
Introduction and Setup - Part 3
Photo Editing Basics
Photo Editing Basics - Part 2
Duotones and Gradients
Cutting out and Isolating Objects
Cutting out and Isolating Objects - Part 2
The Amazing Content Aware Tool
Spot Healing Brush Tool
Layering Masks
Photoshop Editing and Manipulation - Intermediate Skills
Changing Hair Color
Changing Object Color
Photo Manipulation – Advanced Techniques
Photo Manipulation – Advanced Techniques – Part 2 – Liquify Tool
NEW! Non-destructive Editing Part 1
NEW! Non-destructive Editing - Part 2
Student Question: How to use Warp Tool for 3-D Mock-ups
Photoshop Projects - YouTube Thumbnail
Create a Dynamic Youtube Thumbnail
Dynamic Youtube Thumbnail - Part 2
Photoshop Project - Book Cover Design
Discovering Your Concept
Our Cover Idea
Photo Editing
Non-destructive Editing (A review)
Spine, Bleed and Exporting
Exporting
EXTRA SECTION: 2019 Adobe Updates Overview! and 10 Tips from A Pro Designer
EXTRA! 2019 Updates to The Adobe Creative Cloud
10 Quick Tips from a Pro Designer
Bonus Tip: Infographics
Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Basic Tools - The Tracing Worksheet
Basic Introduction and Dashboard Setup
Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Simple Shapes
Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Complex Shapes
Master the Pen Tool
Pen Tool Practice
Pen Tool Practice - Part 2
Shape Builder Tool
Offset Path Tool
Offset Path Tool with Text
Vector Illustration Project
Extra Page: Grids and Pixel Art
Logo Building Basics – Let’s Design A Rocket Logo!
Logo Building Basics – Let’s Design A Rocket Logo! Part 2
(Optional) Introduction To Affinity Designer - An Adobe Illustrator Alternative
Affinity Designer Introduction
The Pen Tool and Other Tool Differences
Using Personas
Shape Builder Tool Alternative in Affinity Designer
Logo Design & Branding Theory
Characteristics of Solid Logo Designs
Logo Inspirations
Mood Boards
Adobe Illustrator Project - Develop a Logo and Branding Package
Design A Branding Package (Part 1)
Design A Branding Package (Part 2)
Design A Branding Package (Part 3)
Design A Branding Package (Part 4)
Design A Branding Package (Part 5)
Business Card Design (Part 1)
Business Card Design (Part 2)
Branding Standards Manual - Part 1
Branding Standards Manual - Part 2
Brand Extension
Logo Design Student Challenges: Pick Your Favorite Challenge!
Create your Own Personal Logo and Brand
Create a Logo for A Mobile Video App - Client Breif
Create A Logo for A High-End Gym
Adobe Illustrator Project: Event Flyer Design
Basic Blocking
Working with Photos
The Finishing Touches
Adobe InDesign - Let's Design a Magazine
NEW! Editorial Layout
NEW! Editorial layout Part 2
InDesign Section Intro
Master Pages
Numbering Your Pages
Front Cover
Cover Photo
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Student Projects
Student Projects
Projects Guide Pdf
Bonus Lecture: What courses should I take NEXT? Discounts!
Ready for the Intermediate Level Masterclass?
The Ultimate Course Overview: Lindsay Marsh Courses + Discounts
NEW!!! Design Trends for 2020! And How to Create them!!!
An introduction + Downloadable Resources!
Typography Trends
Skeuomorphism to Neumorphic design
Hand-Drawn Assets
Movement in Design
Geometric Shapes
Design Trends for 2019 (From last year but still useful lessons here)
Design Trends for 2019 - Section Intro & Downloadable Resources!
Let's Go 3-D!
3-D Tools and software
Getting started with 3-D In Adobe Photoshop
Design Trends in Color
Gradient Meshes in Adobe Illustrator
Trends in Typography for 2019
NEW! Finding Your Design Niche!
NEW! Finding Your Design Niche Section Intro
Getting Started
Logo Design Niche
Branding Niche
Print Design & Editorial Design Niche
Pattern Design Niche
Package Design Niche
UX/UI Design Niche
Social Media Design Niche
Student Project
EXTRA LESSONS: Create Dynamic Images using Gradient Meshes and Blending Modes
Section Intro
Gradient Meshes in Adobe Illustrator.
Cutting Out Our Photo
Blending Modes
Working with Shapes
Two toned effect
I just you should include more content to different approach but this course is what I expected and its great! You are amazing :)
Yes! I learnt a lot of graphic design skills. I feel a LOT more proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign now! However some feedback I have is that some topics can be a little dry? Maybe can spice them up with some.... jokes or something? I don't know. hahahaha. Another thing is that the last bonus section seems a bit random? as gradient meshes had already been covered earlier (in the 2019 design trends I believe). However it is fine to go through it again because this time it is in more detail! However, the flow of the course seemed a bit weird, because at the end of the "Design Niches" section it seemed like an outro to the course, but afterwards suddenly a new technical section appeared. felt a little random, and broke the overall flow of the course a little? Maybe shift the bonus section to somewhere in the middle. But other than these feedback, I think the course was amazing and awesome. Keep it up!! Thank you so much :)
A great start to understanding the fundamentals of color theory, fonts, and basic design principles. I'm completely new to all this and I appreciate the ground up approach in a simple to understand format.
I feel it was a good decision and I also got confirmation that learning depends as much on my hard work as on expertise of the instructor.
Love the layout and how the course is structured and for the price this is an excellent well thought out course. 10 out of 10 for your courses. I absolutely love your work Lindsey
I want to become a graphic designer and Udemy helps me a lot and yes I want to thanks to Lindsay Marsh ma'am who teach us so wonderfully and clearly..I love it her experience.Thank You
Easy to follow along, thus far and clear diction makes it very simple and effective even if I’m not paying total attention to my screen. She describes the characters and their assets so well in the Typography lesson that even when I wasn’t looking, I understood what an ascender and descender was.
So far it is above expectation! I encompass bits of all three "learner types" (visual, auditory and tactile) and taking notes along with the lesson engages me completely. I am super happy and excited with this course and the pace of the typography lesson.
So far this has been amazing! So inspirational. Love the way everything is explained and the fact that there are a lot of examples, resources etc. LOVE IT!
Loved the color theory and the cheat sheets. I'm truly enjoying this course. I would like practice on logo design with color and font picking :), all combined
I am impressed, I have learnt some new stuff i had 0 knowledge on in designs especially when it has to do with typography
Yes. I teach art (grades 7 & 8) and I like to experience different methods to introduce graphic design. Realistically planning for my students future requires using digital tools to learn general art info, techniques, and skill.
So far from what I have learnt is incredible, you have no ideal that you've made graphics easier for me. I'm looking forward to hear more......
I graduated with a graphic design degree 10 years ago, and I'm using this course to reacquaint myself with the basics. I'm liking it so far!
I've only gone through the third video (The Anatomy of Typography) so far, and it's really the first lesson. So far, it seems good, but I believe it is a little fast paced for a complete beginner.
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