Graphic Design Theory for Beginners 101 (Essentials)

Learn Color Theory, Typography, Layout, Grids & Design Principles in an Easy Way

Created by: Pierluigi Giglio
Senior UI/UX Designer

What Will I Learn?

• After completing this course, you will have intermediate to expert knowledge of graphic design theory that you can immediately apply to your career or hobbies.
• This course provides an overview of some of the most common graphic design principles and the thinking behind them.
• The fundamentals of graphic design will be applied in your everyday life with the experience you gain.
• We will cover the basics of typography as well as how it impacts print and digital media.
• This course aims to teach students layout, user interface design, and composition so they can control what is displayed to the viewer.
• The course will teach you about past and current design trends that you can use to create your own original work.
• You will learn about color theory and how it relates to products, art, branding, and advertising.

Requirements

• This course is geared towards beginners of graphic design theory, as well as anyone interested in learning the basics of color theory, typography, layout design, photography, logo design, branding, and more as they relate to graphic design.
• You will learn intermediate and advanced terms you can use in graphic design, user interfaces, mobile apps, logo design, t-shirt design and other digital or print media.

Target audience

• This course is specifically design for beginners interested in graphic design theory. Philosophies and practical projects are given so that you not only understand the reasoning behind the theory, but you also get a chance to practice it to.
• This course is great for:
• - Graphic Designers
• - Website Designers
• - Logo Designers
• - UI / UX Designers
• - Product Designers
• - T-Shirt Designers
• - Businesses
• - Marketers
• - Social Media Experts
• any anyone else interested in learning the fundamentals of graphic design theory!