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Design Graphic Design & Illustration Graphic Design

Graphic Design Masterclass - Learn GREAT Design

The Ultimate Graphic Design Course Which Covers Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,Design Theory, Branding and Logo Design
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Rating: 4.7 out of 54.7 (21,380 ratings)
80,209 students
Created by Lindsay Marsh
Last updated 1/2021
English
English [Auto], Italian [Auto], 
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • 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
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Requirements

  • Access to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (Or Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Affinity Publisher as an Alternative). I will be using the Adobe Creative Cloud versions, but those with older version can still get a lot out of this class. Those wanting to take the course with Affinity products will find some tools and names do differ so Adobe is preferred.
  • If you use Adobe products, I highly suggest using versions CS6 or higher to have a more smooth experience with the course, but not a requirement.
  • Software not Included

Description

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.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone interested in creating compelling and GREAT design.
  • Those interested in learning Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (Affinity Designer Too!)
  • Those wanting to understand graphic design basics and theory paired with real world projects and applications
  • Those looking to learn logo design and branding techniques and execution
  • Anyone wanting to become a graphic designer part-time or full-time, or those who need design skills to elevate their current careers.
  • Those looking for a solid graphic design foundations course with the depth of an intermediate level course
  • Those wanting to learn the basics of Affinity Designer and learn the difference between Adobe Illustrator and Affinity Designer

Featured review

Andrew Jones
Andrew Jones
7 courses
3 reviews
Rating: 5.0 out of 5a year ago
Now I am halfway through the course, I am so impressed with Lindsay's approach and delivery, she's friendly, relaxed, but so knowledgeable and professional at the same time. Apart from the creative experience using certain functionality of Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator that I have never used before, understanding more of the psychology element behind designs is invaluable. Thank you Lindsay.

Course content

25 sections • 170 lectures • 20h 36m total length

  • Preview04:01
  • Preview01:03

  • What is Graphic Design? What Type of Projects Will I Do?
    11:13
  • The Step-by-Step Process of Becoming a Graphic Designer
    11:32

  • The Anatomy of Typography
    07:16
  • Preview04:55
  • Detailed Review and History of Serif Fonts
    04:56
  • Detailed Review - Sans-Serif Fonts
    03:23
  • Using Type in Layout and Design
    02:49
  • Font Pairing Basics
    02:27
  • Design Theory - INTERMISSION
    01:11
  • Working with Typography: Headlines and Multiple Word Phrases
    06:19
  • Working with Typography: Large Blocks of Text
    03:30
  • Preview06:07
  • The Psychology of Color
    08:42
  • Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes
    06:35
  • Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes - Part 2
    08:06
  • Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes - part 3
    06:19
  • EXTRA: Student Challenge - Exploring Color Palettes
    02:42
  • Photos in Design
    03:06
  • Layout and Blocking in Design
    03:30
  • Layout Theory: Layout and Design
    05:00
  • Layout Theory: Effective Layout
    06:03
  • Preview03:48
  • Layout Theory: A Detailed Guide To Grids in Design
    07:31
  • Layout Theory: Design Themes on multiple pages/panels
    02:00
  • Small Design Details Matter In Design: Texture, Drop Shadows, Layering and Light
    02:56
  • Let’s Get Technical: Color Profiles, Sizes and Bleed
    06:31

  • Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
    04:01
  • Photoshop Introduction and Setup
    11:11
  • Introduction and Setup - Part 2
    11:54
  • Introduction and Setup - Part 3
    03:53
  • Photo Editing Basics
    07:01
  • Photo Editing Basics - Part 2
    08:38
  • Duotones and Gradients
    13:33
  • Preview08:49
  • Cutting out and Isolating Objects - Part 2
    03:02
  • Preview06:03
  • Spot Healing Brush Tool
    01:26
  • Layering Masks
    10:23

  • Changing Hair Color
    05:31
  • Changing Object Color
    08:21
  • NEW! Photo Manipulation Tools - Liquify and Photo Touchup
    11:28
  • Preview08:34
  • Preview10:38
  • Non-destructive Editing Part 1
    06:31
  • Non-destructive Editing - Part 2
    03:57
  • Student Question: How to use Warp Tool for 3-D Mock-ups
    04:07

  • Create a Dynamic Youtube Thumbnail
    12:32
  • Dynamic Youtube Thumbnail - Part 2
    11:22

  • Discovering Your Concept
    14:21
  • Our Cover Idea
    13:58
  • Photo Editing
    10:39
  • Non-destructive Editing (A review)
    13:12
  • Spine, Bleed and Exporting
    09:00
  • Exporting
    05:46

  • Working with Photoshop Mockups - A Jacket
    13:00
  • Photoshop Mockups - Book Cover
    09:17

  • 10 Quick Tips from a Pro Designer
    05:53
  • Bonus Tip: Infographics
    01:14

  • Basic Introduction and Dashboard Setup
    05:50
  • Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Simple Shapes
    10:10
  • Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Complex Shapes
    07:04
  • Master the Pen Tool
    13:52
  • Pen Tool Practice
    10:59
  • Pen Tool Practice - Part 2
    09:07
  • Shape Builder Tool
    13:21
  • Offset Path Tool
    07:49
  • Offset Path Tool with Text
    07:54
  • Vector Illustration Project
    18:17
  • Extra Page: Grids and Pixel Art
    06:44

Instructor

Lindsay Marsh
200,000+ Students | Graphic Design, Adobe, Affinity & More
Lindsay Marsh
  • 4.6 Instructor Rating
  • 38,891 Reviews
  • 154,261 Students
  • 20 Courses

If anyone has questions about which course may work best for them, please feel free to contact or message me.

I have had many self-made titles over the years: Brand Manager, Digital Architect, Interactive Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Developer and Social Media Expert, to name a few. My name is Lindsay Marsh and I have been creating brand experiences for my clients for over 15 years. As a freelance graphic designer, I have worked on a wide variety of projects both in the digital and print space. 

I have had the wonderful opportunity of taking classes at some of the top design schools in the world: Parsons at The New School, The Pratt Institute and NYU. 

I have had the pleasure of teaching over 100,000+ students globally online. I have provided private tutoring in the the area of design and marketing for over 8 years. I am also now a certified Canva Certified Creative.  

The thing I enjoy most of all about being a teacher is seeing my students flourish and to be able to start careers that are passionate and rewarding. 

I have a Facebook group dedicated to helping my students thrive and start new freelance design businesses. I want to get to know my students and provide additional challenges that get them ready for wonderful opportunities in the design world.

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