Course Overview
Teacher
I'm a Freelance Graphic Designer, I live in the UK and I love to make all things look good! My favourite and most used software is Adobe Illustrator CC. I'm fun, and make learning the program easy and entertaining. View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 38 min
- Lessons 10
- Attachments 19
- Exercises 29
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55 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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8 minFREECrafts lesson 1Free5 CQ
Whether you’re designing T-Shirts or magazine layout, research is an important part of the process. Learn how to research quickly using social media!
with Will PatersonWhether you’re designing T-Shirts or magazine layout, research is an important part of the process. Learn how to research quickly using social media!
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10 minCrafts lesson 26 CQ
What makes a great T-shirt? Understanding design theories will help you create the best work possible! Graphic designer Will Patterson shares his perspectives.
with Will PatersonWhat makes a great T-shirt? Understanding design theories will help you create the best work possible! Graphic designer Will Patterson shares his perspectives.
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13 minCrafts lesson 37 CQ
It’s fine to sketching graphic design ideas on paper, but as graphic designer Will Patterson explains, using Photoshop brings sophistication to the process!
with Will PatersonIt’s fine to sketching graphic design ideas on paper, but as graphic designer Will Patterson explains, using Photoshop brings sophistication to the process!
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9 minCrafts lesson 45 CQ
Transform a rough digital sketch into a finished T-shirt design! Brush up on shape, color, and typography in this graphic design lesson from Will Patterson.
with Will PatersonTransform a rough digital sketch into a finished T-shirt design! Brush up on shape, color, and typography in this graphic design lesson from Will Patterson.
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8 minCrafts lesson 55 CQ
You’ve already started finalizing a design in Illustrator, now use sophisticated Illustrator tools that will bring more polish and accuracy to designs!
with Will PatersonYou’ve already started finalizing a design in Illustrator, now use sophisticated Illustrator tools that will bring more polish and accuracy to designs!
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9 minCrafts lesson 65 CQ
You can’t design graphics or layout without guides! Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator guides effectively in this lesson from graphic designer Will Patterson.
with Will PatersonYou can’t design graphics or layout without guides! Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator guides effectively in this lesson from graphic designer Will Patterson.
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10 minCrafts lesson 76 CQ
Simple shapes are the building blocks of Adobe Illustrator. Learn how to use shapes to create an original graphic! Designer Will Patterson shows you how.
with Will PatersonSimple shapes are the building blocks of Adobe Illustrator. Learn how to use shapes to create an original graphic! Designer Will Patterson shows you how.
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10 minCrafts lesson 86 CQ
You’ve already developed a T-Shirt design and fine-tuned it in Illustrator. But we’re not done yet! Add finishing touches for a polished, print-ready graphic.
with Will PatersonYou’ve already developed a T-Shirt design and fine-tuned it in Illustrator. But we’re not done yet! Add finishing touches for a polished, print-ready graphic.
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9 minCrafts lesson 95 CQ
Designing a T-shirt for a band, company, or family event? Get some graphic design tips for T-shirt design in this lesson from graphic designer Will Patterson.
with Will PatersonDesigning a T-shirt for a band, company, or family event? Get some graphic design tips for T-shirt design in this lesson from graphic designer Will Patterson.
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8 minCrafts lesson 105 CQ
You’ve designed a great T-shirt graphic; now it’s time to get ready to print! Graphic designer Will Patterson explains how to prep a T-shirt graphic for print.
with Will PatersonYou’ve designed a great T-shirt graphic; now it’s time to get ready to print! Graphic designer Will Patterson explains how to prep a T-shirt graphic for print.
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4 minFREEAdobe Suite lessonFree3 CQ
If you're new to using Illustrator, this lesson will help you out by showing you how to start your first Document - and sharing some tips and tricks.
with Will PatersonIf you're new to using Illustrator, this lesson will help you out by showing you how to start your first Document - and sharing some tips and tricks.
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12 minAdobe Suite lesson7 CQ
Make text literally ooze with coolness! Graphic designer WIlliam Paterson shows you how to implement a dripping text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
with Will PatersonMake text literally ooze with coolness! Graphic designer WIlliam Paterson shows you how to implement a dripping text effect in Adobe Illustrator.
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4 minAdobe Suite lesson3 CQ
Learn how to make shapes in Adobe Illustrator - and how to make them bigger or smaller whilst keep the same angles (this is called a transformation).
with Will PatersonLearn how to make shapes in Adobe Illustrator - and how to make them bigger or smaller whilst keep the same angles (this is called a transformation).
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2 minFREEAdobe Suite lessonFree2 CQ
Learn to use Art Boards in Adobe Illustrator and work on many designs in a single document! Art Boards increase your efficiency and help with collaboration.
with Will PatersonLearn to use Art Boards in Adobe Illustrator and work on many designs in a single document! Art Boards increase your efficiency and help with collaboration.
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8 minAdobe Suite lesson5 CQ
Sure, you can create 3D text with some work in Photoshop, but the newest Photoshop CS6 Extended has a 3D text capability that’s incredibly easy to use.
with Will PatersonSure, you can create 3D text with some work in Photoshop, but the newest Photoshop CS6 Extended has a 3D text capability that’s incredibly easy to use.
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10121 min10-part Crafts course67 CQ
Stamping is a highly versatile and applicable craft—and it’s a bunch of fun, too! In this arts and crafts course, Fabulously Artsy presents expert stamping techniques for awesome custom designs.
with Fabulously ArtsyStamping is a highly versatile and applicable craft—and it’s a bunch of fun, too! In this arts and crafts course, Fabulously Artsy presents expert stamping techniques for awesome custom designs.
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1248 min12-part Crafts course30 CQ
We’re not all florists, but with the help of uBloom’s J Schwanke, you can learn to make beautiful (and easy!) floral arrangements. This fun DIY course teaches how to arrange flower centerpieces and accents using props, ribbons, non-traditional vases, and more. With lessons ranging from rose bouquets, to calla lily arrangements and hydrangeas - you’ll be sure to find a look for any occasion. Throughout the course, you’ll also learn professional tips for helping your flowers stay beautiful longer.
with uBloomWe’re not all florists, but with the help of uBloom’s J Schwanke, you can learn to make beautiful (and easy!) floral arrangements. This fun DIY course teaches how to arrange flower centerpieces and accents using props, ribbons, non-traditional vases, and more. With lessons ranging from rose bouquets, to calla lily arrangements and hydrangeas - you’ll be sure to find a look for any occasion. Throughout the course, you’ll also learn professional tips for helping your flowers stay beautiful longer.
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354 min3-part Crafts course28 CQ
Make a mixed media art greeting card. Learn to paint fabric leaves, transfer a PDF to fused fabric, then arrange and apply the elements, making your own unique card.
with Fiber Designs By AnnMake a mixed media art greeting card. Learn to paint fabric leaves, transfer a PDF to fused fabric, then arrange and apply the elements, making your own unique card.
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659 min6-part Crafts course32 CQ
Combine resin and alcohol inks to make the most amazing 3d art pieces. The class covers all the basics for working with resin and is suitable for complete beginners.
with Deby ColesCombine resin and alcohol inks to make the most amazing 3d art pieces. The class covers all the basics for working with resin and is suitable for complete beginners.
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1371 min13-part Crafts course42 CQ
In this comprehensive course for modelers and model kit hobbyists that want to discover more about paint effects, review the entire model painting and weathering process—from start to finish.
with Video WorkbenchIn this comprehensive course for modelers and model kit hobbyists that want to discover more about paint effects, review the entire model painting and weathering process—from start to finish.
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729 min7-part Graphic Design course19 CQ
So you love design and want to be a professional graphic designer? Before you take the plunge, take this essential course on what you need to know before jumping into a design career.
with Yes I'm a DesignerSo you love design and want to be a professional graphic designer? Before you take the plunge, take this essential course on what you need to know before jumping into a design career.
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1098 min10-part Crafts course55 CQ
Learn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
with Will PatersonLearn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
What's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
with Benjamin HalsallWhat's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
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544 min5-part Graphic Design course26 CQ
You don't need to spend hours each day studying Sketch in order to design great-looking mobile apps and websites! Learn the essentials of the Sketch app in this jump-start vector graphics course.
with Jan ZavrelYou don't need to spend hours each day studying Sketch in order to design great-looking mobile apps and websites! Learn the essentials of the Sketch app in this jump-start vector graphics course.
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696 min6-part Adobe Suite course51 CQ
Creating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
with Benjamin HalsallCreating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.