Graphic Design Portfolio Builder: Use Adobe CC for Projects
What you'll learn
- Students will learn how to respond to both vague and detailed client creative briefs
- Students will learn how to cater their designs to existing brand requirements
- Students will develop a deep body of work for their portfolio, which will help them confidently find design work
- Work on Logo design projects.
- Work on Signage design projects.
- Work on Business Card design projects.
- Work on Apparel design projects.
- Work on Packaging design projects.
- Work on Magazine Cover design and other print projects.
- Work on Instagram Grid design projects and Evites.
Requirements
- A working knowledge of design software(s) is recommended
Description
Welcome to the Graphic Design Portfolio Builder course!
This course is for anyone looking to add work to their graphic design portfolio, and is especially geared towards beginner and intermediate designers.
In this course you will find:
20+ Project Prompts and ideas for building a stunning graphic design portfolio
Insights from an industry pro and from a hiring manager
Resume creation tips
Ideas for setting up both digital and hard-copy portfolios
Added Bonus: Free access to my Wordpress course - perfect for those of you looking to set up a portfolio website!
I move quickly through the content, since many students enjoy a quick learning pace. Prefer a more laid-back pace? Many students find that re-watching lectures or pausing the lectures during key learning points is a helpful way to digest the information.
What to Expect:
This course provides everything from project prompt assignments, to an inside look at what hiring managers look for in your resume and portfolio.
You will have the chance to design things like:
logos
icon sets
T-shirts
evites
social media graphics
and so much more!
I designed this course so that everyone could move through the content at their own pace. Feel free to skip around to what interests you most, or go through the course as it is laid out - the choice is yours!
There is also a private Facebook group with over 13,000 students and counting, which is an awesome resource for you to take advantage of while you go through the course. The group is an excellent place to post projects, get insightful critiques, and network with other like-minded students and working professionals all over the world.
Student Feedback:
"This is perfect! I've been working as a publication designer for the last 3 years, but looking to begin a career in UI, UX and Web design. This has been very helpful in shaping the direction I want to start taking and how to prepare for this new career path! Thank you Derrick!" - Ami
Instructor Qualifications and Background:
Derrick has spent his entire career in the creative arts and marketing sector. Starting back as early as high school where he turned homework into paying gigs, his love for all things art and technology driven has continued to grow. Working with brands such as MTV, Nintendo, and Netflix while employed as an intern for Seven 2 Interactive catapulted his career. His branding work and graphic design has been included in international publications for the design industry and regularly featured on trending websites.
Derrick is the owner of a small design agency, Mitchell's Garage | Creative Media Chop Shop, located in the heart of downtown Kalispell, Montana. Mitchell's Garage has been successful in reaching and working with clients all over the world, including Washington D.C., New York, California, Calgary, Austria, Australia, Washington, Colorado, and of course, throughout Montana.
Who this course is for:
- Beginner to Intermediate Graphic Design Students
- Advanced Designers Looking To Expand Their Portfolio
Course content
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Instructors
![Derrick Mitchell](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 16,137 Reviews
- 124,521 Students
- 12 Courses
I love helping students realize their full potential, and turn their interests and passions into strong skillsets and careers.
I have worked in the creative media industry for almost 15 years, and have dabbled in virtually every art and design form out there. From hand-illustrating logos to creating websites for global brands, I know what it takes to succeed as a graphic designer, a freelancer, and a business owner.
I am passionate about helping others find success doing what they love – I have spent time in community college classrooms as well as teaching over 100,000 students online on several different platforms. I have taught photography, web design, graphic design principles, and more.
Students that enroll in my Udemy courses have access not just to my course materials, but to myself and my team as well. Online education can be a tricky thing, since everything happens virtually, with no in-person communication or guidance. I am committed to helping my students get the help they need to find success – no matter what course they are enrolled in!
My Professional Experience:
I have spent my entire career in the creative arts and marketing sector. Starting back as early as high school where I turned homework into paying gigs, my love for all things art and technology-driven has only continued to grow. I had the opportunity to work with brands such as MTV, Nintendo, and Netflix while employed as an intern for Seven 2 Interactive, which definitely set the course for my career. My branding work and graphic design has been included in international publications for the design industry and regularly featured on trending websites.
I am a total education nerd and have been a lifetime student of productivity and time management. I have invested thousands of dollars in books and programs around the topic to maximize the productivity of myself and my design agency, and I love using what I have learned to help my clients and students make more money while working smarter, not harder.
In addition to owning my own design agency, I also spent several years as the Creative Director for a firearm and defense company based out of Montana - a job that let me stretch his creative muscles and make some epic things each and every day.
My Courses:
I primarily teach graphic design, although I also teach students how to succeed as freelancers and how to be more productive. My courses are highly rated, reflecting the time, care, and attention I put into creating each and every one.
My Life Outside of Work:
I live in Montana with my wife, four daughters, and two dogs. I love paddleboarding, mountain biking, and snowboarding, and try to take advantage of all that my beautiful hometown has to offer whenever possible.
In my spare time, I love making GoPro videos with my kids and finding ways to continue to evolve my craft as a designer and artist.
- 4.5 Instructor Rating
- 552 Reviews
- 97,279 Students
- 7 Courses
As a writer, senior-level project manager, and business marketing ideator, I have helped clients like Lego and Johnson & Johnson come up with winning ideas for their social media and digital marketing campaigns, and have worked as a writer for individuals and businesses all over the world. I have also written for several lifestyle magazines and hold a degree in Secondary Education and English.
I love teaching students how to improve their productivity, speak confidently, interview wisely, manage clients successfully, and so much more.
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