Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction

    • About the course

    • References (for this topic)

    • Glossary of Terms (for this topic)

    • Useful Sites and Tools

    • References (for entire series)

    • Glossary of Terms (for entire series)
  • 2

    Printing Basics

    • Basic terms

    • Basic terms in action

    • Resolution

    • Image size feature

    • Aliasing

    • Offset printing

    • Digital printing

    • Screen printing

    • 3D printing
  • 3

    Special Printing Techniques

    • Spot colors

    • Metallic materials

    • Foil stamping

    • Coatings

    • Embossing

    • Setting up files for print

    • Preparing artwork for special printing techniques
  • 4

    Binding Methods and Paper

    • Bindery

    • Paper sizes

    • Paper sheen

    • Paper weight
  • 5

    Prepairing Files for Print

    • Commonly used file formats

    • Additional file types and their benefits

    • Commonly used Color Spaces

    • LAB color space and synchronizing Color Settings

    • Calibration and proofing

    • Overprinting

    • Trapping

    • Text color

    • Preflight

    • Additional things to check before printing
  • 6

    Logo Design & Branding

    • Types of logos

    • Logo design techniques

    • Brand guide (Part 1)

    • Brand guide (Part 2)

    • Logo design contest (Part 1)

    • Logo design contest (Part 2)

    • Logo design contest (Part 3)

    • Logo design contest (Part 4)

    • Logo design process (Part 1)

    • Logo design process (Part 2)
  • 7

    Brochure and Stationery Design

    • Business cards

    • Business card project (Part 1) - Illustrator

    • Business card project (Part 2) - InDesign

    • Brochure design

    • Setting up a trifold brochure in InDesign

    • Stationery design

  • 8

    Editorial Design

    • Magazine covers

    • Editorial design terms

    • Elements of a magazine spread

    • Book design (Part 1)

    • Book design (Part 2)

    • Book design contest (Part 1)

    • Book design contest (Part 2)
  • 9

    Poster Design

    • Poster design

    • Superhero posters analysis (Part 1)

    • Superhero posters analysis (Part 2)

    • Superhero posters analysis (Part 3)

    • Superhero posters analysis (Part 4)

    • Poster design contest (Part 1)

    • Poster design contest (Part 2)
  • 10

    Packaging and Environmental Design

    • Packaging design

    • Environmental design

    • Data visualisation with Datylon
  • 11

    Exercises

    • Conclusion and next steps

    • Test your knowledge! - Print Design quiz

    • PROJECT - Design a product packaging

    • Submit your Work [Pro Members Only]