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Start using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe XD with strong foundations in Graphic Design principles, practices and workflows.
Start using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe XD with strong foundations in Graphic Design principles, practices and workflows.
Learn new skills and creative workflows each week
The Graphic Design Starter Bootcamp is our most hands-on, self-paced training with tons of creative exercises. Instead of overwhelming you with hundreds of hours of video lessons at once, you will progress the Bootcamp week by week, so you only need to dedicate a few hours each week to study. Each week will cover a different topic and a creative project to help you put everything you learn into practice.
Work on real, creative projects using Adobe applications
Most courses concentrate on a single application or tool, while in the Graphic Design Starter Bootcamp, you will learn to work with all of them simultaneously. It is a crucial skill for every Graphic Designer to be able to identify how to utilize all the Adobe applications for a project and use them in a seamless, integrated workflow.
Completing the creative projects each week will significantly improve your understanding of everything you learn throughout this Bootcamp. You are encouraged to share your final designs with fellow students in our private Starter Community and even showcase them in your creative Portfolio.
Take part in a hands-on training guided by a professional instructor
Martin Perhiniak, the founder and lead instructor of Yes I'm a Designer compressed his 15+ years of training experience into the Graphic Design Starter Bootcamp. Most students choose to to learn from him as he explains everything clearly and to the point without wasting your time. Students voted him to be one of the Top 10 Adobe Instructors in the World for a reason.
Be part of a community of fellow creators and gain confidence
The Starter Community is the best place to get feedback on your work. Your fellow students and the instructor will be able to give you helpful advice on how to improve your work. It is also motivating to see how other students approached the creative projects, and you can pick up some valuable techniques simply by asking them some questions.
Liam C. Kelley
I've taken courses from Lynda, Skillshare, etc. and know my way around the various Adobe products. However, I am really learning a ton from Martin. Even when I watch basic videos like "drawing" in Illustrator, I find myself saying "Oh! I did not know that!!" This course is very well designed, and Martin is an excellent educator.
Whether you are starting out or want to make sure that you are really getting everything you can out of Adobe products, this is a great place to do it. Yes, Martin has a lot of stuff on YouTube, but the information in the bootcamp is structured and organized, so you can clearly progress and learn skills in an efficient manner.
What is included?
Getting Started
We will cover what it takes to become a Graphic Designer, what tools you will need, and most importantly, where to start?
Creative Project - Leaflet Design Project
Core Concepts
Learn about essential features like handling Documents, Artboards, Pages, working with Layers, Selections and so much more!
Creative Project - Magazine Cover Design
Working with Images
Work with images of all types across multiple applications with confidence and ease. Learn about Resolution, Cropping, Image Frames, Tracing as well as various ways to Transform your images.
Creative Project - Static and Animated Web Banners
Working with Type
Beyond covering the fundamental rules of using type, we'll learn professional character- and paragraph formatting and advanced typographic techniques.
Creative Project - Trifold Brochure Design
Working with Shapes
Shapes are just as crucial elements of most compositions as images and text. Learn how to work with vector shapes and the Pen Tool effectively and precisely.
Creative Project - Logo and Business Card Design
Color and Contrast
Understanding Color and Contrast will allow you to establish harmony between all the various elements of your composition. You will learn how to utilize Swatches, Gradients, Transparency and other features to enhance visual hierarchy and emotional effect on your viewers.
Creative Project - T-shirt Design
Composition and Layout
Learn how Negative Space, Symmetry, Grids, Movement, Framing and other compositional techniques can help you create engaging designs.
Creative Project - Editorial Design
Smart Workflows
Master crucial, non-destructive features like Masking, Adjustments and Smart Objects and achieve complete control over your designs.
Creative Project - Creative Retouching
Drawing
Gain true creative freedom and the ability to create stunning and unique illustrations by mastering the drawing tools as well as creating and using custom brushes. You don't need to be good at drawing to make the most of this week's lessons and exercises.
Creative Project - Animal Illustrations
Specialisation Part 1
Learn about some of the most in-demand areas in Graphic Design, including Identity Design/Branding, Print Design and Illustration.
Creative Project - Movie Poster Design
Specialisation Part 2
Explore additional, lucrative fields in Graphic Design and learn about UX and Web Design using Adobe XD and Interior Design and Retouching using Photoshop.
Creative Project - Web and App Design
Your Career as a Designer
The final week of the Bootcamp is about preparing you for finding your feet and making a living as a Graphic Designer. Find out how much can you expect to earn, the pros and cons of freelancing and full-time employment, how to prepare your online and offline portfolio, and how to successfully apply for internships and design jobs.
Creative Project - Portfolio and CV Design
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Nunzia Terminiello
When I started this Bootcamp three months ago, I had no experience in Graphic Design but thanks to Martin’s lessons and his advice, I’ve really learnt a lot. All the lessons are well organised and clearly explained and this has definitely given me confidence of developing the skills I needed.
Besides, I love the fact that he dedicates his time to review our works and gives a lot of precious insights. I’m really happy to be part of this group!
Who is the Starter Membership for?
Those, who often spend hours in bookshops looking at well designed book covers.
And more importantly, lovingly stroking the embossed and varnished titles.
Anyone who bookmarks websites just because of their cool parallax scrolling elements.
And those who spend way too much time choosing their wallpapers on their phone and laptop.
Those, who buy cereals and shower gel based on their packaging design.
The same people tend to also organize their books based on the color of the covers.
Anyone who gets freaked out when a well-known company changes (and messes up) their logo design.
They also silently judge font choices on invitation cards.
What do you need before you join?
What can you gain by joining?
Starter Membership
Unlimited access to Graphic Design Starter Bootcamp
Start to use Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe XD with strong foundations in Graphic Design principles, practices and workflows.
Monthly Payment Plan
$19 / month*
*Need to complete the Bootcamp in less than 12 weeks? There is also an Instant access option for $25/mo.
What is Included
30 Days Money Back Guarantee
We want you to get the most from your learning experience with Yes I'm a Designer. However if you change your mind for whatever reason we offer a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Just get in touch with us so we can either help you out until you get the results you need or give you a swift refund.
(We cannot process refund to students completing more than 10% of any selected course.)
Are you looking for even more? We got you covered!
Compare all our Membership options and decide, which one is best for you:
Features | $19 / month | $35 / month | $67 / month $670 / year | |
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 Access to the Graphic Design Starter Bootcamp & Starter CommunityThe Bootcamp is a 3-months-long guided learning program for beginner students or hobbyist designers with fun projects and a supportive community of like-minded students. | ||||
 Certification for each completed courseBoth Martin (graphic design) and Ozgur (motion graphics) are renowned masters of their field, and among the best Adobe Certified Instructors globally. You will get a signed certificate for each course you complete. | ||||
 Quizzes, downloadable exercise files & resourcesTest your knowledge by taking quizzes and practice everything you learn with structured exercises and useful training materials. | ||||
 All our MasterClasses and the | N/A | |||
 Access our entire course libraryIn addition to our Masterclasses, you will have access to project-based courses such as the Character Design course or the 365 Days of Creativity, which help more experienced students improve their portfolios and create stunning design pieces. | N/A | N/A | ||
 Creative projects with personalised feedbackChoose from various Career Paths like (Graphic Design, Illustration, UX & Web Design, Logo etc.) and get monthly feedback and guidance on your work from us. | N/A | N/A | ||
 Early access to YouTube videosWatch our YouTube videos months before they get released on our channel and get access to the layered working files. | N/A | N/A | ||
 Interactive webinars and priority supportTake part in monthly live events and speak with Martin and his team of creative professionals. | N/A | N/A | ||
 Pro Community Facebook GroupBe inspired by joining a thriving community of creative spirits. Share your work to get valuable feedback from fellow students. | N/A | N/A | ||
Start Your Membership now ❯ | $19 / month | $35 / month | $67 / month $670 / year | |
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