Starting a Career as a Graphic Designer
A 7-part course with Yes I'm a Designer
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Martin Perhiniak is a Certified Adobe Design Master and Instructor. He was voted to be one of the top 10 Adobe instructors in the world by student feedback in 2015. In his online courses besides the technical knowledge you need, Martin will also teach... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 29 min
- Lessons 7
- Attachments 7
- Exercises 13
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19 CQ
7 Lessons in This Course
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4 minFREEGraphic Design lesson 1Free3 CQ
Thinking about becoming a graphic designer? Before you buy a Mac & enroll in a Photoshop class, you need to figure out if you've got the soft skills it takes.
with Yes I'm a DesignerThinking about becoming a graphic designer? Before you buy a Mac & enroll in a Photoshop class, you need to figure out if you've got the soft skills it takes.
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3 minFinance lesson 22 CQ
Considering a career in graphic design? This lesson breaks down salary averages and helps you decide whether or not the field is right for you.
with Yes I'm a DesignerConsidering a career in graphic design? This lesson breaks down salary averages and helps you decide whether or not the field is right for you.
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4 minFinance lesson 33 CQ
Graphic design, like most other trades, requires financial investment and dedication. Find out what you'll need to jump-start a creative career.
with Yes I'm a DesignerGraphic design, like most other trades, requires financial investment and dedication. Find out what you'll need to jump-start a creative career.
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3 minEntrepreneurship lesson 42 CQ
Wondering whether to take a full-time job at a creative agency or design firm? Or maybe you'd rather go the freelance route? Learn the pros and cons to both.
with Yes I'm a DesignerWondering whether to take a full-time job at a creative agency or design firm? Or maybe you'd rather go the freelance route? Learn the pros and cons to both.
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4 minEntrepreneurship lesson 53 CQ
So you've decided to become a freelance graphic designer, but are not sure where to set up your office. Should you work at home, rent a space or work on the go?
with Yes I'm a DesignerSo you've decided to become a freelance graphic designer, but are not sure where to set up your office. Should you work at home, rent a space or work on the go?
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4 minEntrepreneurship lesson 63 CQ
What's a day in the life of a graphic designer like? Learn the traits of a successful designer, including how to add lifelong learning to your list of goals.
with Yes I'm a DesignerWhat's a day in the life of a graphic designer like? Learn the traits of a successful designer, including how to add lifelong learning to your list of goals.
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5 minEntrepreneurship lesson 73 CQ
Setting up the right workspace helps you endure those 8-10 hour days sitting at your desk designing. Learn what desk, chair and inspirational ideas to select.
with Yes I'm a DesignerSetting up the right workspace helps you endure those 8-10 hour days sitting at your desk designing. Learn what desk, chair and inspirational ideas to select.
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1680 min16-part Adobe Suite course50 CQ
Does it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
with Yes I'm a DesignerDoes it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
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1772 min17-part Adobe Suite course46 CQ
Major magazines, textbook makers, and ad agencies all use Adobe InDesign as the go-to software for print-ready design layouts. Want to get in with the best for your own projects? Start with visuals. Over the course of 17 lessons, you’ll learn the essential techniques for working with images in InDesign. Though you won’t find robust color and manipulation effects à la Photoshop, InDesign is great for working with frames and surrounding text to assimilate images with their environment.
with Yes I'm a DesignerMajor magazines, textbook makers, and ad agencies all use Adobe InDesign as the go-to software for print-ready design layouts. Want to get in with the best for your own projects? Start with visuals. Over the course of 17 lessons, you’ll learn the essential techniques for working with images in InDesign. Though you won’t find robust color and manipulation effects à la Photoshop, InDesign is great for working with frames and surrounding text to assimilate images with their environment.
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15101 min15-part Adobe Suite course60 CQ
Whether you're using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign, you’ve probably struggled with the Pen tool before. Clicking around those anchor points to achieve an exact line can be incredibly frustrating. Ditch the trial-and-error for a fun an interactive technique using the Pen Tool. In this 15-lesson course by Yes I’m a Designer, you’ll learn how to hone your skills and make your designs pop with the artistry of a hand-made drawing. Each lesson explains how to apply techniques across Adobe's suite of products.
with Yes I'm a DesignerWhether you're using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign, you’ve probably struggled with the Pen tool before. Clicking around those anchor points to achieve an exact line can be incredibly frustrating. Ditch the trial-and-error for a fun an interactive technique using the Pen Tool. In this 15-lesson course by Yes I’m a Designer, you’ll learn how to hone your skills and make your designs pop with the artistry of a hand-made drawing. Each lesson explains how to apply techniques across Adobe's suite of products.
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1385 min13-part Adobe Suite course49 CQ
Looking to increase your understanding of key features in Adobe CS? In this course, learn how to use masking to apply non-destructive edits and maintain a professional workflow when altering images in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Once you master the basics, learn how to use adjustment layers to add vignetting and color pop effects. Finally, use layer style effects, gradients, pixel masks and the content aware feature to seamlessly remove objects from images.
with Yes I'm a DesignerLooking to increase your understanding of key features in Adobe CS? In this course, learn how to use masking to apply non-destructive edits and maintain a professional workflow when altering images in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Once you master the basics, learn how to use adjustment layers to add vignetting and color pop effects. Finally, use layer style effects, gradients, pixel masks and the content aware feature to seamlessly remove objects from images.
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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.