Graphic Design Fundamentals with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma — PickAClass
4.3 (6) ⏱ 3h 📚 30 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Graphic Design Fundamentals with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma

Build a foundation in visual communication and master industry-standard design tools to create professional digital assets.

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About this course

The digital landscape relies on compelling visuals to tell stories and engage users across every platform. Mastering the fundamentals of graphic design allows you to turn creative ideas into professional-grade assets that resonate with modern audiences. This course guides you through the transition from understanding basic design theory to applying practical techniques in photo editing, vector creation, and interface prototyping. What you'll learn: - Understand core design principles including typography, color theory, and layout composition. - Master photo manipulation and digital painting techniques within Photoshop. - Create scalable vector graphics and brand assets using Illustrator. - Design interactive user interface layouts and prototypes in Figma. - Apply modern accessibility standards to ensure designs are inclusive and readable. - Practice professional workflows for asset export and collaborative handoff. The course begins with essential terminology and foundational design concepts before moving into practical applications across different software environments. You will explore real-world design scenarios through written explanations and structured exercises designed to build your confidence. This course is for absolute beginners who want to enter the design field, and no prior experience with creative software is required. Start building your professional design skillset today.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (6)

Luis Medina EC Verified learner
★ 5 · July 26, 2026

Really enjoyed the approach here. The examples were super relevant and helped solidify the material. Came away feeling very capable.

Olivia Dela Cruz PH Verified learner
★ 4 · June 29, 2026

Pretty good foundation. The explanations were generally clear, and the structure made sense. I'd say it's a worthwhile course.

Miguel Sousa PT Verified learner
★ 5 · June 23, 2026

This is exactly what I was looking for. Loved the practical examples, they really helped solidify the concepts.

Kenji Sato KE
★ 3 · June 22, 2026

Hmm, I'm not sure this is for absolute beginners. It assumes a bit of prior knowledge that wasn't explicitly taught. Some examples were confusing.

يوسف خالد الملا BH
★ 5 · June 15, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations! The examples were super relevant and helped solidify the concepts. Highly enjoyable.

Chathuri Gunawardena LK Verified learner
★ 4 · June 2, 2026

Brilliant course design. The way concepts build on each other is seamless. Very practical and well-explained.

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