Graphic Design Masterclass: Learn GREAT Design
Master graphic design theory and practical skills with this comprehensive course covering typography, color theory, and professional design projects.
$32/month for Skillshare membership (unlimited access)
Updated on March 9, 2026
Why This Course?
Create professional logos, branding materials, and marketing designs. Build a portfolio of design projects. Master Adobe Creative Suite tools. Understand design principles and theory.
Complete graphic design fundamentals, typography and color theory, logo design and branding, print and digital design projects, Adobe Creative Suite tutorials, and portfolio-ready projects.
Beginners wanting to learn graphic design, freelancers looking to expand their skills, entrepreneurs needing design skills for their business, or anyone interested in visual communication.
Create professional logos, branding materials, and marketing designs. Build a portfolio of design projects. Master Adobe Creative Suite tools. Understand design principles and theory.
Self-paced video lessons with hands-on projects
Section 1-2: Design Fundamentals (6 hours)
- Color theory: color wheel, harmony, psychology
- Typography: fonts, hierarchy, readability
- Layout and composition principles
- Balance, contrast, proximity, alignment
Section 3-5: Adobe Photoshop Mastery (12 hours)
- Photoshop interface and workspace
- Layers, masks, and selections
- Photo editing and retouching
- Creating digital art and compositions
- Text effects and layer styles
Section 6-8: Adobe Illustrator (10 hours)
- Vector graphics fundamentals
- Pen tool and shape building
- Logo design process
- Icon design and illustration
- Typography and text on path
Section 9-11: Adobe InDesign (8 hours)
- Page layout and master pages
- Working with text and images
- Creating brochures and magazines
- Print preparation and export
Section 12-14: Real-World Projects (10 hours)
- Logo design from concept to completion
- Business card and stationery design
- Poster and flyer design
- Social media graphics
- Portfolio building
Section 15-16: Design Business (4 hours)
- Finding clients and pricing your work
- Creating design proposals
- Client communication best practices
- Building your design business
Comprehensive 50-hour course covering all major design software Learn Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign in one course Hands-on projects to build a professional portfolio Includes design theory and practical business skills Lifetime access with free updates Over 200,000 students and 4.7-star rating
Requires Adobe Creative Cloud subscription ($54.99/month) Fast-paced may be overwhelming for complete beginners Limited feedback on student work compared to live classes
Lindsay Marsh - Professional graphic designer with 15+ years of experience, university design instructor, and creator of multiple bestselling design courses with over 500,000 students worldwide
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