Graphic Design Bootcamp: Professional Workflow & Layout Tips

Graphic Design Bootcamp: Professional Workflow & Layout Tips

Novice and professional designers run into the same issues when it comes to creating products that will translate properly from their computers, to massive billboards and tiny devices.

How to Solve it: Establishing the right workflow will help you avoid common problems and ensure that every element in every design makes sense and looks great.

This course isn't a design course; rather, it's for those who already have layout skills but wish to establish an efficient, professional workflow.

Establish a Professional Workflow and Nail Every Design Project

• Learn Responsive Design Techniques for the Web
• Establish a Basic Professional Workflow for Print and Web Projects
• Organize and Manage Files for Creative Page Layouts

Make Every One of Your Designs Shine in Print and on the Web

This is a course designed to teach you what you need to know in a short amount of time so you can begin working like a professional graphic designer, regardless of your experience level.

You'll go through a bootcamp style series of lectures and design exercises that will teach you how to achieve a professional workflow. You'll also learn how to prepare your work so it makes sense when you see it in print or on the web.

There aren't any specific requirements in terms of what software to use when creating layouts, so you can choose whatever program you prefer and still get the most out of this course.

Contents and Overview

After a brief introduction, this course begins with the preparation necessary to create files that you can work with throughout the creative process.

Learn techniques that will help you avoid common problems related to device viewport and printing.

Next, you'll put the theories you just learned into practice. You'll work on creating a promotional postcard and poster before moving on to a responsive website design for desktop and mobile devices.

By the end of this course, you'll know how to efficiently work like a graphic design and layout pro. You'll be able to effectively manage and organize all of your files and assets so you can let your creativity and talent truly shine while getting more gigs.

Whether you're a designer, art director, or creative director, the tips in this course will give you the skills you need to go from art enthusiast to graphic design pro.

Learn a basic graphic design workflow for creative layouts so you can work like a pro

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What you will learn

• Properly prepare a creative file for both web and print, and make sure that your elements aren't too big or small for the final creative.
• Learn a creative mindset and workflow for both fluid web and print design.
• Create great layouts with fewer design errors.

Rating: 3.75

Level: All Levels

Duration: 1.5 hours

Instructor: Shawn Barry