Introduction
What do you need to become a Designer?
What is it like to be a Designer?
Tools you need as a Designer
Recommended Pen Tablet - Optional
iPad with Apple Pencil - Optional
Why learn Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign?
Creative Cloud
User Interface
Preferences
Keyboard Shortcuts
File formats
Image Size and Resolution
PROJECT 1 : Leaflet Design - Introduction
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PROJECT 1 : Leaflet Design - PHOTOSHOP - Images
PROJECT 1 : Leaflet Design - ILLUSTRATOR - Icons
PROJECT 1 : Leaflet Design - INDESIGN - Composition
PROJECT 1 : Leaflet Design - Conclusion
Conclusion
Week 1 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
Creating New Documents
Working with Cloud Documents
ILLUSTRATOR - Artboards and Asset Export
ILLUSTRATOR - Properties panel
INDESIGN - Working with Pages
Why you need to use Layers?
PHOTOSHOP - Working with Layers
ILLUSTRATOR - Using Groups and Layers
INDESIGN - Working with Layers
Working with Layers on the iPad
PHOTOSHOP - Why you need to make Selections?
PHOTOSHOP - Smart Selections
PHOTOSHOP - Selecting Hair
PROJECT 2 : Magazine Cover Design - Introduction
PROJECT 2 : Magazine Cover Design - Terms
PROJECT 2 : Magazine Cover Design - References and Assets
PROJECT 2 : Magazine Cover Design - PHOTOSHOP - Cover photo
PROJECT 2 : Magazine Cover Design - ILLUSTRATOR - Title and shapes
PROJECT 2 : Magazine Cover Design - INDESIGN - Composition
PROJECT 2 : Magazine Cover Design - INDESIGN - Cover lines
PROJECT 2 : Magazine Cover Design - Conclusion
Conclusion
Week 2 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
Managing Images
PHOTOSHOP - Image Size and Resolution
PHOTOSHOP - Cropping
PHOTOSHOP - Cropping Pro Tips
PHOTOSHOP - Transformations
PHOTOSHOP - Special Transformations
INDESIGN - Image Frames
INDESIGN - Placing Images
INDESIGN - Links panel
INDESIGN - Effective Resolution
ILLUSTRATOR - Working with Images
ILLUSTRATOR - Preparing for Tracing
ILLUSTRATOR - Image Trace
ILLUSTRATOR - Image Brushes
Adobe Stock
PROJECT 3 : Web Banners - Introduction
PROJECT 3 : Web Banners - Assets
PROJECT 3 : Web Banners - Images and text
PROJECT 3 : Web Banners - Vector elements
PROJECT 3 : Web Banners - Main banner
PROJECT 3 : Web Banners - Mutations
PROJECT 3 : Web Banners- Frames
PROJECT 3 : Web Banners - Export options
Conclusion
Week 3 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
Why learn about type?
Typeface vs Font
Legibility
Readability
Picking Fonts
Differences and Similarities between applications
PHOTOSHOP - Creative Techniques with Text
PHOTOSHOP on the iPad - Image Inside Text
ILLUSTRATOR - Touch Type
ILLUSTRATOR - Type on a Path
ILLUSTRATOR - Type and Shapes
ILLUSTRATOR - Outline from Text
INDESIGN - Importing Text
INDESIGN - Text Frames
INDESIGN - Character formatting
INDESIGN - Character Styles
INDESIGN - Paragraph Styles
INDESIGN - Paragraph formatting
INDESIGN - Typography Rules
PROJECT 4 : Trifold Brochure Design - Introduction
PROJECT 4 : Trifold Brochure Design - Assets
PROJECT 4 : Trifold Brochure Design - INDESIGN - Creating a template
PROJECT 4 : Trifold Brochure Design - PHOTOSHOP - Preparing images
PROJECT 4 : Trifold Brochure Design - PHOTOSHOP - Composition for the front
PROJECT 4 : Trifold Brochure Design - ILLUSTRATOR - Triangles
PROJECT 4 : Trifold Brochure Design - INDESIGN - Adding images
PROJECT 4 : Trifold Brochure Design - INDESIGN - Adding and formatting text
PROJECT 4 : Trifold Brochure Design - INDESIGN - Prepare for print
Conclusion
Week 4 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
Essential Elements of Design - Vector Shapes
ILLUSTRATOR - Working with Objects
ILLUSTRATOR - Transformations
ILLUSTRATOR - Combining shapes
ILLUSTRATOR - Selection techniques
ILLUSTRATOR - Aligning and Distributing objects
ILLUSTRATOR - Working precisely
ILLUSTRATOR - Exercises
PHOTOSHOP - Vector Layers
PHOTOSHOP - Masking with Shapes
PHOTOSHOP - Mastering the Pen Tool
INDESIGN - Lines and Rules
INDESIGN - Shapes
PROJECT 5 : Identity Design - Introduction
PROJECT 5 : Identity Design - Assets
PROJECT 5 : Identity Design - ILLUSTRATOR Logo design
PROJECT 5 : Identity Design - ILLUSTRATOR Business Card design
PROJECT 5 : Identity Design - INDESIGN Data Merge
Conclusion
Week 5 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
Color Terms and Definitions
Color Modes
Swatches
Adobe Color
ILLUSTRATOR - Gradients
ILLUSTRATOR - Freeform Gradients
ILLUSTRATOR - Recolor Artwork
INDESIGN - Separations
INDESIGN - Transparency
Color & Contrast References
Color Harmonies
Meanings of Colors
Color Red
Perception of Color
Contrast in Graphic Design
Contrast in Popular Culture
PROJECT 6 : T-shirt Design -Introduction
PROJECT 6 : T-shirt Design - Assets
PROJECT 6 : T-shirt Design - Neon Portrait
PROJECT 6 : T-shirt Design - Circular Illustration
PROJECT 6 : T-shirt Design - Creating Mockups
Conclusion
Week 6 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
References
Visual Communication and Depth
Lines and Golden Ratio
Diagonals
Movement
Shapes and Framing
Grids
Silhouettes and Symbols
Symmetry and Balance
Negative Space
10 Things to Remember to Use in Your Compositions
PHOTOSHOP - Combining Images and Text
ILLUSTRATOR - Improving Composition
INDESIGN - Align and Distribute
INDESIGN - Grids and Guides
INDESIGN - Master Pages
INDESIGN - Creative Layouts
PHOTOSHOP on the iPad - Creative Photo Montage
PROJECT 7: Editorial Design - Introduction
PROJECT 7: Editorial Design - Assets
PROJECT 7: Editorial Design - PHOTOSHOP - Mountains
PROJECT 7: Editorial Design - PHOTOSHOP - Drop Cap
PROJECT 7: Editorial Design - PHOTOSHOP - Out of bounds
PROJECT 7: Editorial Design - ILLUSTRATOR - Icons
PROJECT 7: Editorial Design - INDESIGN - Composition
PROJECT 7: Editorial Design - Mockup
Conclusion
Week 7 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
PHOTOSHOP - Smart Objects
PHOTOSHOP - Vector Smart Objects
PHOTOSHOP - Smart Objects Pro Tips
PHOTOSHOP - Adjustments Layers
PHOTOSHOP - Adjustments Pro Tips
PHOTOSHOP - Masking in Photoshop
ILLUSTRATOR - Masking in Illustrator
ILLUSTRATOR - Appearance Panel
ILLUSTRATOR - Appearance Panel Pro Tips
Interactions and Integrations
CC Libraries
PROJECT 8: Creative Retouching - Introduction
PROJECT 8: Creative Retouching - Assets
PROJECT 8: Creative Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Adam and Eve
PROJECT 8: Creative Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Other images
PROJECT 8: Creative Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Composition
PROJECT 8: Creative Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Refinements part 1
PROJECT 8: Creative Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Refinements part 2
Conclusion
Week 8 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
ILLUSTRATOR - Basic drawing tools
ILLUSTRATOR - Drawing exercise
ILLUSTRATOR - Coloring
ILLUSTRATOR - Drawing assistance tools
ILLUSTRATOR - Draw Inside
ILLUSTRATOR - Pen Tool
ILLUSTRATOR - Pen Tool Exercise
ILLUSTRATOR on the iPad - Pencil Tool
ILLUSTRATOR on the iPad - Pencil Shortcuts
ILLUSTRATOR on the iPad - Pencil Exercise
ILLUSTRATOR on the iPad - Pen Tool Basics
ILLUSTRATOR on the iPad - Pen Tool Shortcuts
ILLUSTRATOR on the iPad - Pen Exercise
PHOTOSHOP - Brush Tool Basics
PHOTOSHOP - Brush Smoothing
PHOTOSHOP - Custom Brushes
PHOTOSHOP - Symmetrical Painting
PHOTOSHOP on the iPad - Drawing from Reference
PROJECT 9 : Animal Illustrations - Introduction
PROJECT 9 : Animal Illustrations - Assets
PROJECT 9 : Animal Illustrations - Finding Your Style
PROJECT 9 : Animal Illustrations - Sloth illustration
PROJECT 9 : Animal Illustrations - Llama illustration
Conclusion
Week 9 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
Branding & Visual Identity - ILLUSTRATOR - Logo Design Best Practices
Branding & Visual Identity - Creating a Brand Guide
Illustration - ILLUSTRATOR - Mirror Repeat
Illustration - ILLUSTRATOR - Grid Repeat
Illustration - ILLUSTRATOR - Radial Repeat
Illustration - ILLUSTRATOR - Puppet Warp
Illustration - ILLUSTRATOR - Custom Brushes
Print Design - Magazine Layout
Print Design - Movie Posters Ranked
Print Design - Poster Design Contest Analysis
PROJECT 10 : Movie Poster Design - Introduction
PROJECT 10 : Movie Poster Design - Assets
PROJECT 10 : Movie Poster Design - Combining images
PROJECT 10 : Movie Poster Design - Adding golden ring
PROJECT 10 : Movie Poster Design - Shadows and highlights
PROJECT 10 : Movie Poster Design - Adding text
Conclusion
Week 10 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
UX/UI & Web Design - What is UXD?
FREE PREVIEWUX/UI & Web Design - Adobe XD - Creating Engaging Presentations
UX/UI & Web Design - Adobe XD and Webflow workflow
Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Healing Brushes
Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Clone Stamp Tool essentials
Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Clone Stamp Tool advanced techniques
Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Liquify and Puppet Warp
Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Content-Aware Fill
Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Neural Filters
Retouching - PHOTOSHOP - Sky Replacement and Select Sky
Retouching - PHOTOSHOP on the iPad - Landscape retouching
Retouching - PHOTOSHOP on the iPad - Restoration
Interior Design - PHOTOSHOP - Perspective Patterns
Interior Design - PHOTOSHOP - Chain of Smart Objects
PROJECT 11 : App and Web Design - Introduction
PROJECT 11 : App and Web Design - Assets
PROJECT 11 : App and Web Design - Welcome screen
PROJECT 11 : App and Web Design - Profile screen
PROJECT 11 : App and Web Design - Toggle interactions
PROJECT 11 : App and Web Design - Advice screens
PROJECT 11 : App and Web Design - Animations and interactions
PROJECT 11 : App and Web Design - Menus
PROJECT 11 : App and Web Design - Website
PROJECT 11 : App and Web Design - Sharing options
Conclusion
Week 11 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
Introduction
How much can you earn as a Designer?
Freelancing vs Full time job
Where should you work?
Lifelong learning
Finding inspiration
Sharing your work
Internship
Creative CV
Applying for jobs and attending Interviews
Building Your Portfolio
Portfolio Best Practices
Selling Stock Assets
Crowdsourcing and Contests
PROJECT 12 : CV and Portfolio Design - Tips for getting started
PROJECT 12 : CV and Portfolio Design - References
Conclusion
Week 12 - Practice Briefs (for Pro Members)
