Graphic Design Starter Bundle

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Martin is a fantastic teacher. I have been using Illustrator for 25 years, but often felt that I didn't know it particularly deeply, and wasn't using it as efficiently or fully as I'd like. I learned so much from the Illustrator Masterclass - part of a large collection of courses included in the subscription - and immediately started working better and more confidently as a result. I feel like I know the software much better and was surprised to discover whole tools and techniques that I didn't previously know existed. The course has inspired me and made me excited to create again. I'm looking forward to exploring the course library further.

Jason

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A well-constructed set of information with highly engaging examples and excellent practice material at hand to reinforce the presented learning material. Very clear and a great talking speed with excellent clarity. Well done Martin. Looking forward to your other material with great confidence and enthusiasm.

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I've completed 2 Martin's big courses this year - Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop Masterclass and I really enjoyed them. I've learned many new things and got excellent explanations on how certain things work. I would recommend to anyone interested in the design to check out I'm a Designer website and find suitable courses for them. Thank you Martin

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I had been using the "yes, IAD" on youtube to slowly learn what I needed to know on youtube, after a while, it just made sense to join the group. Once I had, my learning skyrocketed and I now have my certification test for illustrator booked and feel extremely confident about receiving my certification. I will stay a member to complete my career training.

Jason

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I know I'm only in week 1. But I have done more with photoshop this week than ever done previously. And I never thought I would grasp the essentials of indesign and illustrator as quickly as I have (because I have never used them before). Martin is a fabulous instructor. I was wary about taking the 'design' step. I am so glad I have - after this week I am A LOT more confident of smashing this. Amazing Martin - thank you!

Emma

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Not enough Stars! Great class still going through the class materials. I go back and review the class course more then once. I learn so much more. I am hoping when the course is throughly completed. I would like to test to become an Adobe Associate Certificate Member. Thank you some much, you care and are passionate about your craft. I am more then positive, " You are one of the 10 Best Adobe Certified Instructors." Thank you so much. Breeze.

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I haven't changed my mind on the course since I first started. Although not a PS veteran, I was already familiar with the program, but there was so much that I didn't know, or better ways to do what I was already doing. Martin is a great teacher who's injected a lot of personality, thought and care into these course. Very easy to follow and I highly recommend this course as well as all the others!

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YES are an amazing company that can help absolute novices or, as in my case, recent graduates. Having learned the basics of design, I was astonished about how much more there was to learn. YES give you so many projects and exercises to put what you learn into practice and the feedback is always helpful. You won’t be disappointed if you sign up.

Graham

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I give you five stars for your exceptional work in teaching. It would be more beneficial if your education in videos has closed captioning for deaf individuals like me. Thank you so much for teaching us how to create incredible graphic designs! I enjoy it tremendously.

Cynthia

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When I started these courses 5 months ago, I had no experience in graphics but thanks to Martin’s lessons and his advice, I've really learnt a lot. Each course is 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.

Kickstart your career as a Graphic Designer with two of our most popular online training courses.

Build strong technical foundation to create anything you imagine!

Learn the language of design to make engaging, clear and effective compositions!

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Our Promise to you

Whether you have some or no experience at all using Adobe applications these courses are going to help you gain new skills, get more confident and progress quickly.

Whether you have some or no experience at all using Adobe applications these courses are going to help you gain new skills, get more confident and progress quickly.

Some of the brands learning from our courses

The perfect mixture of design theory and hands-on exercises

The Graphic Design Starter Bootcamp is an in-depth technical course, teaching you hard skills; using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

The Design Theory series – on the other hand – is focusing on soft skills; covering over 500 design principles, rules and terms!

Work on real, creative projects using Adobe applications

Learn how people react to visuals, what they find appealing, what grabs their attention and what will motivate them to buy or make a decision.

Learn how people react to visuals, what they find appealing, what grabs their attention and what will motivate them to buy or make a decision.

The most in-depth resource on graphic design theory

What makes learning about design theory so difficult is not only that it is a vast subject, but that everything is related.

This is why we created the most extensive library on graphic design theory you will ever find, explained in a clear, to-the-point and practical way.

Within the course, there are about 100 creative exercises, with more than 80 inspiration boards. We also cover over 500 definitions and analyze more than 1000 design examples.

You can also test your knowledge with analysis worksheets, term glossaries and quizzes.

Graphic Design Bootcamp

Build a strong technical foundation to create anything you imagine!

Getting Started

We will cover what it takes to become a Graphic Designer, what tools you will need, and most importantly, where to start?

Core Concepts

Learn about essential features like handling Documents, Artboards, Pages, working with Layers, Selections and so much more!

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.

Working with Type

Beyond covering the fundamental rules of using type, we'll learn professional character- and paragraph formatting and advanced typographic techniques.

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.

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.

Composition and Layout

Learn how Negative Space, Symmetry, Grids, Movement, Framing and other compositional techniques can help you create engaging designs.

Smart Workflows

Master crucial, non-destructive features like Masking, Adjustments and Smart Objects and achieve complete control over your designs.

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.

Specialisation Part 1

Learn about some of the most in-demand areas in Graphic Design, including Identity Design/Branding, Print Design and Illustration.

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.

Your Career as a Designer

Design Theory Series:

Learn the language of design to make engaging, clear and effective compositions!

Color & Contrast

Hue, chroma, saturation, value, tone, shade, tint, color spaces, color wheel, color temperature, meanings of colors, color harmonies, perception of color, color blindness, types of contrast, etc.

typography

Type anatomy, pairing fonts, legibility, readability, alignment, justification, ligatures, calligraphy, handlettering, leading, tracking, kerning, rags & rivers, orphans & widows, using text for visual interest, etc.

psychology of design

Gestalt principles: closure, continuity, figure-ground, common fate, simplicity, symmetry, past experience, similarity, uniform connectedness, common regions, proximity, etc.

unity & harmony

Repetition, consistency, visual tempo, random rhythm, alternating rhythm, flowing rhythm, progressive rhythm, variety, framing, pattern, motif, grouping, containers, holding devices, etc.

space

Depth, overlap, overlay, shape, form, texture, perspective, leading lines, negative space, white space, proximity, foreshortening, implied space, vanishing point, volume, micro/macro space, etc.

composition & layout

Rule of thirds, golden ratio, golden spiral, direction, flow, silhouette, contour, outline, profile, line, tangent, reading gravity, primary optical area, open/closed composition, masthead, running head, etc.

balance

Visual weight, reflectional symmetry, radial symmetry, asymmetry, alignment, modular grids, spatial zones, colum grids, baseline grid, optical movement, medium disturbance, illusory motion, orientation, viewpoint, etc.

hierarchy

Focal point, entry point, information prioritization, dominance, emphasis, scale, position, proportion, exaggeration, propositional density, accent color, deep propositon, etc.

process of design

Stages of creative process, tools of the trade, creative brief, contract, research, moodboards, sketching, brainstorming, ideation, mind maps, presentation, client feedback, iteraton, delivery, design contests, creative portfolio, etc.

print design

Resolution, color separation, bleed, offset printing, digital printing, screen printing, foil stamping, coating, embossing, bindery, paper types, color management, logo design, brochures, posters, editorial design, packaging, etc.

web & digital design

Navigation, usability, file formats, screen sizes, responsive design, UX/UI design, app design, design systems, icon design, banner ads, social media design, digital publishing, motion design, AR & VR, etc.

When I started the Design Theory series 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!

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Graphic design Starter bundle

Lifetime access to Graphic Design Starter Bootcamp and the entire Design Theory series.

Start to use Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Adobe XD with strong foundations in Graphic Design principles, practices and workflows.

Kickstart your career as a Graphic Designer
with two of our most popular online training courses.

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!