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Graphic Design & Illustration Short Course

Create stunning visuals for print and digital. Master graphic design & illustration through bite-sized, swipeable learning tiles — designed for busy people who want to learn on the go.

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About This Graphic Design & Illustration Course

This Graphic Design & Illustration short course on SkillTiles breaks down everything you need to know into 10 structured milestones, each packed with bite-sized learning tiles you can swipe through in under 15 seconds each.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refresh your knowledge, this online graphic design & illustration course uses AI-powered content to adapt to your learning pace. Each tile delivers a focused concept, example, or quiz — making it perfect for commutes, coffee breaks, or quick study sessions.

Covering 70 key topics across 10 milestones, this course takes you from foundations to practical application. Earn badges as you complete each milestone and track your progress on your learning dashboard.

Course Curriculum

1

Design Principles

Balance, contrast, hierarchy, and alignment

elements of design (line, shape, color)principles (balance, contrast, emphasis)visual hierarchywhitespace and spacingcomposition techniquesdesign thinking processfinding inspiration
2

Typography for Design

Master the art of type in visual design

type classificationfont pairing strategiestype hierarchy in designkerning, tracking, and leadingdisplay vs body typecustom lettering basicstypography trends
3

Color in Design

Use color strategically in graphic design

color psychology in brandingcreating color palettescolor for different media (print vs digital)color modes (CMYK, RGB, Pantone)contrast and accessibilitymonochromatic and analogous schemescolor trends in design
4

Layout & Composition

Organize visual elements effectively

grid systemsrule of thirds in designgolden ratio applicationvisual flow and hierarchywhite space masterymulti-page layoutresponsive design principles
5

Digital Illustration

Create custom illustrations

vector vs raster graphicspen tool masteryshape building techniquesdigital drawing basicsillustration stylescharacter design basicsicon and pictogram design
6

Adobe Creative Suite

Master industry-standard design tools

Photoshop essentials for designersIllustrator core techniquesInDesign basicsCreative Cloud workflowfile formats and export settingskeyboard shortcutsnon-Adobe alternatives (Affinity, Canva)
7

Brand Identity Design

Create cohesive brand systems

logo design processbrand style guide creationbusiness card and stationerybrand color and typography systemsiconography systemsbrand photography guidelinesbrand consistency across touchpoints
8

Print Design

Design for the physical world

CMYK and color managementbleed, trim, and safe zonespaper types and finishesposter and flyer designpackaging design basicsprint production checklistworking with print vendors
9

Social & Digital Design

Create content for digital platforms

social media graphics sizingbanner and ad designinfographic designemail template designpresentation designanimated graphics (GIF)design for dark mode
10

Design Career & Portfolio

Build your graphic design career

portfolio curationcase study creationfreelance design businessdesign pricing strategiesclient presentation skillsdesign community involvementcontinuing education and trends

What You'll Learn in This Graphic Design & Illustration Course

elements of design (line, shape, color)
principles (balance, contrast, emphasis)
visual hierarchy
whitespace and spacing
composition techniques
design thinking process
finding inspiration
type classification
font pairing strategies
type hierarchy in design
kerning, tracking, and leading
display vs body type
custom lettering basics
typography trends

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