Graphic Design Basics: Build Your Portfolio with Figma and Photoshop

Embarking on a career in graphic design requires a solid understanding of both fundamental theory and the practical application of industry tools. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to confident creator, teaching you how to turn ideas into polished visual assets. You will transition from learning core design principles—such as composition, typography, and color theory—to applying them directly using Figma, Photoshop, and modern layout techniques. By studying real-world design briefs and structured written walkthroughs, you will develop the skills needed to produce web layouts, marketing graphics, and vector assets for a professional portfolio. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational principles of graphic design, including layout, color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy. - Master essential digital tools like Figma and Photoshop to create and edit high-quality visual content. - Design modern, responsive website layouts and digital marketing assets following industry-standard workflows. - Apply basic animation and motion concepts to elevate static designs into engaging web elements. - Implement accessibility standards, ensuring your color contrast and text layouts are readable and inclusive. - Create a structured design portfolio by working through step-by-step written project briefs. The course begins with core visual concepts and terminology before advancing to detailed, tool-specific workflows. You will read comprehensive explanations, analyze layout breakdowns, and practice building your own designs through structured exercises. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior design experience or technical background who want to learn graphic design from the ground up. Start reading today to build your design foundation and create your first portfolio pieces.