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Graphics Design Tutorial

A complete graphic design course: layout, typography, colour theory, composition, branding, logos, thumbnails, UI, print production, file formats, portfolio and a full brand-identity capstone.

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  1. 01Design FoundationsWhat design actually is, and the elements every composition is built from.
  2. 02Layout & CompositionGrids, balance, focal points and the rules that make a page feel designed.
  3. 03TypographyChoosing, pairing and setting type like a professional.
  4. 04Colour Theory in PracticeHarmony, contrast, meaning and building a usable palette.
  5. 05Tools, Formats & File TypesRaster vs vector, resolution, colour modes and what to export when.
  6. 06Branding & Identity SystemsBeyond a logo — the full system that makes a brand recognisable.
  7. 07Logo Design ProcessFrom brief to grid-constructed final mark.
  8. 08Thumbnails, Posters & Social GraphicsDesigning for the scroll: attention, legibility and platform specs.
  9. 09UI & Digital Product DesignApplying graphic design to interfaces: systems, states and spacing.
  10. 10Print & Production HandoffBleed, trim, CMYK, overprint and delivering files a printer won't reject.
  11. 11Critique, Process & PortfolioGetting better fast, and packaging the work so it gets you hired.
  12. 12Capstone: Full Brand IdentityDesign and document a complete identity system for a fictional brand.