Design Theory: The basics of visual design
What you'll learn
- What design theory is and the relationship between art and design
- The basic elements of visual design
- Principles for good visual design (a necessity for graphic design, logo design, UI, UX, web, t-shirt design, print and more)
Requirements
- There are no requirements, a suitable device to take the course is all that is needed.
Description
Course updates
July 2021: Added a 100+ page companion PDF, course updates and bonus content
In this course, we will explore the basics of visual design theory, why it’s needed and how to apply it to your visual design projects as well as the difference between art and design. You should take this course if you're starting out in design, need a quick refresher, or want a basic understanding of visual design theory. Also, taking this course and understanding the design principles used when working with design elements will give you the creative confidence that will enable you to explain your design decisions and design confidently.
As a self-taught graphic, UI, UX and visual designer with more than 10 years of experience (designing for companies both big and small and individuals), I’ve condensed the knowledge that will demystify many of the design terms you will come across in the design industry. This has helped me in my career as a designer and I will present it simply and casually, making design theory easy to grasp for beginners. Also, included is bonus content that expands on visual design fundamentals every designer should know.
Along with your lifetime access to this course, you'll also receive lifetime updates.
Who this course is for:
- Beginner visual/graphic designers looking to improve the quality of their work
- Front-End Developers that need to understand design theory
Instructor
![Robin Louw](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.2 Instructor Rating
- 100 Reviews
- 4,808 Students
- 3 Courses
I’m a visual designer from Cape Town with over a decade's worth of UX, UI and email marketing experience. I have spent most of my career working freelance and remotely. I would like to give back as much as I have learned (and continue to learn). Currently, I spend my time as a content creator and founded "360 Calm", a resource for free guided relaxation using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques.