Welcome to the Graphic Design Skills Mastery Course – your step-by-step guide to creating stunning visuals, building a strong design portfolio, and turning your creativity into a profitable career. In this course, you’ll learn the essentials of design theory, popular tools like Canva, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and practical skills for branding, social media, and freelancing. Perfect for beginners and aspiring designers ready to monetize their creativity.
Skills You’ll Gain
1. Graphic Design Fundamentals
What is graphic design?
Principles: contrast, alignment, hierarchy
Overview of design tools: Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator
2. Branding & Visual Identity
Logo design basics
Color psychology & typography
Creating a brand style guide
3. Social Media Design
High-converting post & story templates
Ad creatives for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Using Canva & Photoshop for fast content
4. Print & Digital Graphics
Business cards, flyers, and posters
Website banners & digital ads
Preparing files for print vs. web
5. Photo Editing & Retouching
Photoshop essentials for beginners
Background removal & product mockups
Color correction & image enhancement
6. UI/UX Basics
Designing simple website layouts
Wireframing with Figma
Creating user-friendly mobile app screens
7. Portfolio Building
How to showcase your best work
Free platforms to host your portfolio
Creating mockup projects to attract clients
8. Content Creation & Marketing
Visual storytelling strategies
Repurposing designs across platforms
Designing with trends (minimalism, 3D, gradients)
9. Freelancing & Client Work
Setting up profiles on Fiverr & Upwork
Pricing your design services
Managing revisions & contracts professionally
10. Tools & Shortcuts
Canva Pro hacks for speed
Photoshop & Illustrator shortcuts
Free design resources & mockup sites
11. TScaling Your Design Career
Selling design templates & digital products
Collaborating with brands & agencies
Building passive income with creative assets
Bonuses
50+ ready-to-use Canva templates
List of free fonts, icons & stock sites
Guide to design marketplaces (Creative Market, Envato)
