Graphic Design Essentials: Figma, Photoshop, and Modern Workflows

In today's digital landscape, a graphic designer needs more than just a good eye—they need a versatile toolkit spanning layout design, photo editing, vector graphics, and web publishing. This text-based course guides you through the essential theories, tools, and modern workflows required to launch your creative journey. You will transition from a complete beginner to a confident designer capable of planning, structuring, and executing digital assets. By learning the fundamental principles of typography, color theory, and composition, you will know how to create visually compelling designs that communicate effectively. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational design theory, including typography, color harmony, grid systems, and visual hierarchy. - Master digital layout and prototyping in Figma using modern techniques like auto-layout and component properties. - Create and edit vector graphics and digital imagery using industry-standard tools like Illustrator and Photoshop. - Design responsive, single-page websites and landing pages using the Tilda publishing platform. - Apply modern AI-assisted workflows to generate design assets, brainstorm concepts, and speed up your creative process. - Practice professional design workflows, from analyzing a client brief to preparing final design handoffs. The course starts with essential design terminology and core principles before moving into step-by-step written walkthroughs for Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Tilda. You will explore practical design scenarios and complete written exercises to reinforce your learning. This course is designed specifically for beginners with no prior design experience or technical background. Start reading today to build your foundation in digital graphic design.