Graphic design is made up of several key concepts that anyone interested in pursuing this art form needs to know. Silvia Ferpal, graphic designer, visual artist, and winner of the 2019 Spanish National Design Award, teaches you the traditional principles of design that will help you take on any project that comes your way.

In this course, learn the four cornerstones of graphic design: shape, typography, color, and composition. Discover how to mold your ideas around these key concepts and create a visual universe based on your imagination, creativity, and graphic resources that you can use for your final project.

And if you want to learn how to develop your ideas and bring them to life, check out Silvia's course Techniques for Developing your Creativity.

What is this course's project?

Design a series of images that express your visual universe in template form for Instagram.

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who wants to get started in the art of graphic design or enhance their own designs, from client presentations to university projects. This course is also perfect for entrepreneurs interested in learning a new skill set to better express their ideas.

Requirements and materials

Basic notions of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, or Figma are recommended, but not necessary.

The only materials you need are a pencil, paper, your cell phone camera, and a design program. In this course, your teacher uses the free design program Figma.