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Introduction to Design

Part 1 6 hours
Introduction to Design
Get started by celebrating your existing skills and setting some personal goals. After that, it’s time to explore the definition of design!

Part 2 10 hours
Design Principles
Learn about visual, usability, and ethical principles, then complete some exercises and design briefs to help you apply them.

Part 3 8 hours
Tools, Workflow, and Collaboration
Complete an overview of design software, start learning Figma, and cover some tips for workflow, productivity, and collaboration.
Graphic/Visual Design

Part 4 15 hours
Graphic Design Basics
After a bit of history and a lesson on the design process, discover how to use typography, colour, and layout effectively.

Part 5 30 hours
Applied Graphic Design
Discover how the basics apply to brand, editorial, and information design, and complete guided design brief for each one.

Part 6 45 hours
Graphic Design Portfolio Briefs
Bring together your learning so far to complete three realistic, independent design projects that you can include in a portfolio.