Graphic Design Essentials

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Self-paced Design Beginner 5 weeks at your own pace · about 12 hours 12 lessons

About this course

Self-paced video lessons with practical projects. Works with free tools such as Canva and Figma, so no expensive software is required.

You finish with a small brand kit and three portfolio pieces plus a certificate.

What you will learn

• Apply contrast, alignment, repetition and proximity
• Choose colour palettes and font pairings that work
• Design social posts, flyers and a simple logo
• Prepare files correctly for print and web
• Build a mini brand kit
• Present your work professionally to clients

Syllabus

Module 1 · Design principles 3 lessons + quiz

• What makes a design work Free preview 9 min
• Layout, grids and whitespace 🔒 13 min
• Visual hierarchy 🔒 11 min

Module 2 · Colour and typography 3 lessons + quiz

• Colour theory for beginners 🔒 14 min
• Typography that reads well 🔒 14 min
• Tools: Canva and Figma 🔒 12 min

Module 3 · Logos and brand identity 3 lessons + quiz

• Designing a simple logo 🔒 16 min
• Build a mini brand kit 🔒 15 min
• Taking and giving feedback 🔒 10 min

Module 4 · Real projects and delivery 3 lessons + quiz

• Design social posts that perform 🔒 15 min
• Print-ready files 🔒 13 min
• Capstone: build your portfolio pieces 🔒 45 min

Taught by: Prine Fellowship team