Description

If you are looking forward to building your graphic design portfolio, then you are at the right place. This course consists of 12 plus hours of premium content that will help you build 40+ projects, which you can later add to your portfolio. You are going to design Facebook ads, Instagram posts, newsletters, YouTube thumbnails, CVs, and much more with the help of Photoshop. You need to be familiar with the basics of Photoshop to get started.

This course is a must for everyone who needs any type of graphics for their business or career. You will not only learn new tips and techniques but also be able to build a portfolio. You will learn how to create all sorts of designs that are very much required in today's digital age. You will start by learning how to create clickable Facebook ads followed by which you will learn to create Instagram posts that will get you tons of likes. You will also learn to create YouTube thumbnails that will get you clicks. Learn to create newsletters that will improve your open rate and click-through rate. You will also learn to create CVs (résumés) that will get you hired or promoted and create business cards that will make a lasting impression. Learn to create logo design principles that will leave you amazed. After that, you will also learn to design an indoor ad banner; you will learn about typography and layout, and the styling of the banner. You will also learn to design a product catalog, set up the catalog project in Photoshop, and style large amounts of text. Photoshop is not just about manipulating photos, making your waist smaller, or removing acne. By the end of this course, you will be able to use Photoshop, like the powerful tool it is, and supercharge your career or personal projects. All resources and code files are placed here: https://github.com/packtpublishing/ultimate-graphic-design-course-create-40-practical-projects

What You Will Learn

Understand the world of graphic design
Learn to design a Facebook cover project
Learn to create clickable YouTube thumbnails
Learn about the Instagram content creation hack
Learn how to design a business card
Learn to design an indoor ad banner

Audience

Anyone who wants to learn graphic design and create beautiful content, business owners and entrepreneurs who need all sorts of graphics for their projects, and bloggers, YouTubers, and content creators in general, will all benefit tremendously from this course.

Approach

This course provides step-by-step instructions and is packed with working examples and helpful advice. It is clearly divided into small parts that will help you understand with minimal jargon and theory.

Key Features

Professional Photoshop workflows that you can immediately incorporate into your projects * Graphic design skills that are frequently needed in all manner of projects * Practical Photoshop techniques that can be immediately applied

Github Repo

https://github.com/packtpublishing/ultimate-graphic-design-course-create-40-practical-projects

About the Author

Cristian Doru Barin

Chris Barin is a seasoned web and app designer with extensive Photoshop experience. As an Adobe Certified Instructor and Photoshop Expert, he has gained the trust of over 270,000 students worldwide. Chris's courses are practical and result-driven, emphasizing efficiency. From his freelance beginnings to running a successful Android design studio, he has earned over $50k and amassed 100 million app downloads. Passionate about teaching, Chris shares his experiences vocally, offering top-rated/best-selling courses on Udemy. His responsiveness, clear explanations, and effective teaching style have a huge fan following. He loves to connect with learners to enhance their learning experience and gain valuable insights into the design industry.

Course Outline

1. Design the World of Graphic Design

1. Welcome and How to Use This Course

This video introduces you to the course and explains how to use this course.

2. Quick Answers to Get Started

This video discusses a few questions to get you started.

3. First Exercise

This video explains a few questions to get you started.

4. How to Make Your Life Easier as a Designer

This video explains how to make your life easier as a designer.

5. Graphic Design - A Down-to-Earth Explanation

This video explains graphic design - a down-to-earth explanation.

6. Using Photoshop for Every Project

This video explains using Photoshop for all projects as certain designs need vector-based artwork.

7. Design Assets

This video explains design assets, what they are, and the place to find the assets.

8. Best Sources for Design Assets

This video explains the best sources for design assets.

9. Setting Up Photoshop

This video explains setting up Photoshop.

10. Activity: Mix and Match Design Assets

This video explains activity: mix and match design assets.

11. What Does It Take to Create Beautiful Graphics?

This video explains what it takes to create beautiful graphics.

2. Design a Facebook Cover Project

1. Introduction

This video explains the introduction.

2. Project Settings and Aspect Ratios

This video explains project settings and aspect ratios.

3. Creating Text Assets from Scratch

This video explains creating text assets from scratch.

4. Selecting Image Assets

This video explains selecting image assets.

5. Arranging the Assets on the Canvas

This video explains the process of arranging the assets on the Canvas.

6. Designing the Cover

This video explains designing the cover.

7. Typography for the Facebook Cover

This video explains the typography for the Facebook cover.

8. Fine-Tuning the Cover

This video explains how to fine-tune the cover.

9. Conclusion

This video wraps up the section and what you have learned.

3. Facebook Cover Project #2

1. Introduction

This video introduces you to the second project on creating a Facebook cover.

2. Analyze Your Assets and Options

This video explains how to analyze your assets and options.

3. Setting the Project's Foundation

This video explains setting the project's foundation.

4. Creating a Neutral Background with a Noise Texture

This video explains creating a neutral background with a noise texture.

5. Sizing Up the Products Correctly

This video explains sizing up the products correctly.

6. Creating Shadows for the Products

This video explains creating shadows for the products.

7. Fine-Tuning the Cover

This video explains fine-tuning the cover.

8. Using Vector Graphics to Create Version 2

This video explains using vector graphics to create version 2.

9. Creative Facebook Cover Iteration

This video explains the creative Facebook cover iteration.

4. Create Clickable YouTube Thumbnails

1. The Connection Between YouTube Thumbnails and Views

This video explains the connection between YouTube thumbnails and views.

2. The Power of a Mockup

This video explains the power of a mockup.

3. The Absolute Best Way to Design YouTube Thumbnails

This video explains the absolute best way to design YouTube thumbnails.

4. Classic YouTube Thumbnail - Part 1

This video explains classic YouTube thumbnails.

5. Classic YouTube Thumbnail - Part 2

This video explains retouching in Photoshop.

6. Abstract YouTube Thumbnail - Part 1

This video explains abstract YouTube thumbnail.

7. Abstract YouTube Thumbnail - Part 2

This video explains injecting style into the thumbnail design.

8. Choose Your Own Style

This video explains how to choose your own style.

9. Before and After Thumbnail

This video explains the before and after thumbnail.

10. Illustration-Based Thumbnail - Part 1

This video explains illustration-based thumbnail.

11. Illustration-Based Thumbnail - Part 2

This video explains how to choose an abstract background.

12. Personal Brand Thumbnail

This video explains personal brand thumbnail.

13. Text Behind and in Front of You

This video explains the text behind and in front of you.

14. Conclusions

This video wraps up the section.

5. Designs for Instagram

1. Introduction

This video explains the introduction.

2. How to Post on Instagram from Our Computer

This video explains how to post on Instagram from your computer.

3. Content Creation Hack

This video explains a content creation hack.

4. Clean Product Presentation - Part 1

This video explains a clean product presentation.

5. Clean Product Presentation - Part 2

This video explains content organizing when it comes to clean product presentations.

6. Instagram Mockups - Easy

This video explains how to create Instagram mockups.

7. Inspirational Content - Part 1

This video explains inspirational content - part 1.

8. Inspirational Content - Part 2

This video explains inspirational content - part 2.

9. Black and White Content

This video explains black and white content.

10. Food Content

This video explains food content.

11. Personal Branding - Part 1

This video explains creating some Instagram content without having to do any edits.

12. Personal Branding - Part 2

This video explains the alignment tool.

13. Content Striking Colors - Part 1

This video explains replacing a few elements and getting fantastic content for yourself.

14. Content Striking Colors - Part 2

This video explains content striking colors and effects.

6. Design for Facebook Ads

1. Introduction

This video introduces you to the section and what you can expect out of it.

2. Framing Facebook Ads and Quality Standards

This video explains framing Facebook ads and quality standards.

3. Colorful Product Ad - Part 1

This video explains creating colorful ads for a physical product.

4. Colorful Product Ad - Part 2

This video explains how to add a bottom bar using the rectangular tool.

5. Colorful Product Ad - Part 3

This video explains how to add price to the ad.

6. Colorful Product Ad - Part 4

This video explains Facebook's tool hub.

7. The Question of Stock Photos and Freebies in FB Ads

This video explains the question of stock photos and freebies in FB ads.

8. Vector-Based Ad - Part 1

This video explains a Facebook ad project where we will create a design.

9. Vector-Based Ad - Part 2

This video explains the elements that will show up the natural side of the product.

10. Vector-Based Ad - Part 3

This video explains vectors used to maintain originality.

11. Vector-Based Ad - Part 4

This video explains vector-based ad.

12. The Pros and Cons of People-Based Facebook Ads

This video explains the pros and cons of people-based Facebook ads.

13. People-Based Facebook Ad - Part 1

This video explains a people-based Facebook ad where we will create a design that revolves around a person.

14. People-Based Facebook Ad - Part 2

This video explains replacing some photos on the ad.

15. People-Based Facebook Ad - Part 3

This video explains adding quotes to the Facebook ad.

16. Best Facebook Ad Template - The Foundation

This video explains the foundation of the best Facebook ad template.

17. Best Facebook Ad Template - The Details

This video explains the details of the best Facebook ad template.

18. Conclusions

This video wraps up the section.

7. Design Business Cards

1. Introduction

This video introduces you to the section and what you can expect out of it.

2. Colorful Business card for the CEO - The Essentials

This video explains the design specification for a colorful business card for the CEO.

3. Colorful Business Card for the CEO - The Details

This video explains the details we need to add to a colorful business card for the CEO.

4. Colorful Business Card for the CEO - Beautiful Icons

This video explains the various beautiful icons to a colorful business card for the CEO.

5. What Do 'Simple' and 'Clean' Mean?

This video explains what 'simple' and 'clean' mean.

6. Personal Branding Business Card

This video explains personal branding business cards.

7. Business Card Best Design Practices

This video explains business card best design practices.

8. Corporate Business Card - Foundation

This video explains the foundation of a corporate business card.

9. Corporate Business Card - Icon Design

This video explains the icon design of a corporate business card.

8. Design Beautiful CVs (Resumes)

1. CV (Curriculum Vitae) Designs in Today's Market

This video explains CV (Curriculum Vitae) designs in today's market.

2. Deciding on a CV Style

This video explains deciding on a CV style.

3. Setting the Foundation of the CV

This video explains setting the foundation of the CV.

4. Choosing a Typeface - Important!

This video explains choosing a typeface - important!

5. Rocking Typography

This video explains rocking typography.

6. Gorgeous Icons for Your CV

This video explains gorgeous icons for your CV.

7. Staying Consistent in Your Design

This video explains staying consistent in your design.

8. Negative Space in a CV Design

This video explains negative space in a CV design.

9. Creating a Timeline for Your CV

This video explains creating a timeline for your CV.

10. Final Thoughts for the Clean CV Project

This video explains final thoughts for the clean CV project.

9. Design Another Beautiful CV

1. Creative CV Design

This video explains creative CV design.

2. Modern Typography for a Creative CV

This video explains modern typography for a creative CV.

3. Use Freepik to Make Your CV Stand Out

This video explains using Freepik to make your CV stand out!

4. How to Adjust Vectors and Add Detailed Icons

This video explains how to adjust vectors and add detailed icons.

5. Fine-Tuning the CV

This video explains fine-tuning the CV.

6. The Last 10% Makes All the Difference

This video explains the last 10% that makes all the difference.

10. Design Great Newsletters

1. Newsletters in Today's Market

This video explains newsletters in today's market.

2. Newsletter Styles

This video explains newsletter styles.

3. Colorful Newsletter in Mailchimp and Photoshop

This video explains colorful newsletter in Mailchimp and Photoshop.

4. Create a Catchy Newsletter Hero Element in Photoshop

This video explains creating a catchy newsletter hero element in Photoshop.

5. Adding Extra Details

This video explains adding extra details.

6. The Most Important Element: The CTA

This video explains the most important element: the CTA.

7. Create Effective Layouts in Mailchimp

This video explains creating effective layouts in Mailchimp.

8. Inserting New Content in Mailchimp

This video explains inserting new content in Mailchimp.

9. Balancing Graphics with Content

This video explains balancing graphics with content.

10. Design Overview

This video explains the design overview.

11. Create Animated Newsletters

1. Animated Newsletter in Mailchimp and Photoshop

This video explains animated newsletter in Mailchimp and Photoshop.

2. Create the Product Presentation in Photoshop

This video explains how to create the product presentation in Photoshop.

3. Animating the Product Presentation - Method #1

This video explains animating the product presentation - method #1.

4. Animating the Product Presentation - Method #2

This video explains animating the product presentation - method #2.

5. Create the Call to Action

This video explains creating the call to action.

6. Creating a Gift Design for the Newsletter in Photoshop

This video explains creating a gift design for the newsletter in Photoshop.

7. Animating the Gift Box - The Lid

This video explains animating the gift box - the lid.

8. Animating the Gift Box - The Stars and Text

This video explains animating the gift box - the stars and text.

12. Graphic Design Analysis with Chris Barin

1. Introduction

This video introduces you to the section.

2. Mazda 3 Launch Ad

This video explains Mazda 3 launch ad.

3. Travel Agency Templates - Good or Bad?

This video explains travel agency templates - good or bad?

4. Original Design Versus Templates

This video explains original design versus templates.

5. Hiring People Through Beautiful Ads

This video explains hiring people through beautiful ads.

6. Premium Office Building Ad

This video explains premium office building ad - shocking!

7. Huge Telecom Company Blunder

This video explains a huge telecom company blunder!

8. 50% for 5%

This video explains 50% for 5%.

9. The Reason Why Most Designs Are Cluttered

This video explains the reason why most designs are cluttered.

10. Clichés and Stereotypes in Graphic Design

This video explains clichés and stereotypes in graphic design.

13. Printed Design: Indoor Ad Banner

1. Introduction

This video introduces you to the section.

2. Everything about the Style Guide

This video explains everything about the style guide.

3. Indoor Ad Banner: Laying Things Out

This video explains how to lay things out.

4. Indoor Ad Banner: Typography and Layout

This video explains typography and layout.

5. Indoor Ad Banner: Styling

This video explains styling an indoor ad.

6. Indoor Banner: Final Touches and Conclusions

This video explains the final touches and conclusions on the banner.

7. Extras: Create an Indoor Ad Banner Mockup

This video explains how to create an indoor ad banner mockup.

8. Section Conclusions

This video wraps up the section.

14. Printed Design: Product Catalogue

1. Introduction

This video introduces you to the section.

2. Set Up the Catalog Project in Photoshop

This video explains how to set up the catalog project in Photoshop.

3. Styling the Cover of the Catalog

This video explains styling the cover of the catalog.

4. Fine-Tuning the Cover

This video explains fine-tuning the cover.

5. Add Something Extra to the Cover

This video explains adding something extra to the cover.

6. Interior Page Style: Typography

This video explains typography.

7. Interior Page Style: Layout

This video explains the layout.

8. Styling Large Amounts of Text

This video explains styling large amounts of text.

9. Interior Pages Overview

This video explains the interior pages overview.

10. Conclusions

This video wraps up the section.

15. Logo Design

1. The Truth about Logo Design

This video explains the truth about logo design.

2. Should You Design Logos as a Freelancer?

This video explains if you should design logos as a freelancer.

3. Creating Logos in Photoshop

This video explains creating logos in Photoshop.

4. The Complexity behind a Logo

This video explains the complexity behind a logo.

5. Gathering Information

This video explains gathering information from the client for a logo design.

6. Worst Techniques for Logo Design

This video explains the worst techniques for logo design.

7. Best Techniques for Logo Design

This video explains the best techniques for logo design.

16. Final Thoughts

1. Final Thoughts

This video is a wrap-up to the course.

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