Graphic Design

Learn graphic design, and how to create beautiful designs in a variety of styles, balancing color, dark and light, and shapes in eye-pleasing ways, either for print or digital presentation.

What is Graphic Design?

Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving using one or more of typography, photography and illustration. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used synonymously. Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages. They use typography, color, illustration, photography, animation, geometric forms and other graphics to communicate ideas.

How to Learn Graphic Design

In graphic design, students will learn the principles of design and how to apply them to create visually appealing, effective designs. They will learn to use various software programs to create digital artwork, and will also develop their own unique style and approach to design. In addition, they will learn how to market themselves and their work, and will gain an understanding of the graphic design industry.

Many people pursue graphic design as a career because they have a natural interest and talent in art and creativity. However, anyone can learn the basics of graphic design and use it to improve their own communication skills.

The first step in learning graphic design is to develop a basic understanding of the elements of design such as line, shape, color, and texture. Once you have a grasp of these concepts, you can start to experiment with different ways of combining them to create interesting and effective visuals.

If you want to pursue graphic design as a career, there are a number of different education and training options available. There are also many professional organizations that can offer support and networking opportunities.

Graphic Design Resources

Graphic Design and Visual Communication Specialization - Domestika

Graphic Design and Visual Communication Specialization - Domestika

Domestika's most popular specialization with 23,400+ students, covering color theory, composition, visual perception, and brand identity creation in graphic design.

Become a Graphic Designer

Become a Graphic Designer

Graphic designers create visual concepts that inspire, inform, and transform. Learn how to use industry-leading software to build innovative design projects, and discover the skills you need to become an in-demand visual thinker and communicator. Bui...

Adobe Stock Training

Adobe Stock Training

About Stock Adobe Stock allows users to find the perfect stock asset for their next creative...

Introduction to Typography

Introduction to Typography

About this Course Typography is the art of manipulating the visual form of language to enrich and control its meaning. It’s an essential area of skill and knowledge for graphic designers. Typography predates modern graphic design by around 500 years...

Introduction to Imagemaking

Introduction to Imagemaking

About this Course During this course, we’ll be making exploratory images to expand your visual vocabulary. We'll create pieces that are expressive, meditative, or ‘design-y' to instigate, evoke, experiment, record, explain, or to t...

Become a 3D Visual Design Specialist

Become a 3D Visual Design Specialist

Get the basic skills you need to begin your career as a 3D visual design specialist. Learn to take 2D designs and visualize them in 3D. Develop a strong understanding of how design, form, materials, lighting, color, and environment play roles in 3D v...

Adobe InDesign Training Course

Adobe InDesign Training Course

About Our Online Adobe InDesign Training Course In the Adobe InDesign training course, within your...

Interactive Computer Graphics

Interactive Computer Graphics

About this Course Computer graphics can be a powerful tool for supporting visual problem solving, and interactivity plays a central role in harnessing the users' creativity. This course will introduce various interactive tools developed in com...

Become a Motion Graphics Artist

Become a Motion Graphics Artist

Take graphic design to the next level using motion. Learn how to use visual effects, animation, and cinematic techniques to bring designs to life. Discover how to develop innovative ideas for moving content and make products engaging and exciting as...

Make Compelling Design

Make Compelling Design

Graphic design is all around us, in a myriad of forms, both on screen and in print, yet it is always made up of images and words to create a communication goal. This four-course sequence exposes students to the fundamental skills required to make sop...

Fundamentals of Graphic Design

Fundamentals of Graphic Design

About this Course Graphic Design is all around us! Words and pictures—the building blocks of graphic design—are the elements that carry the majority of the content in both the digital world and the printed world. As graphic design becomes more visib...

Adobe Portfolio Training

Adobe Portfolio Training

About Adobe Portfolio is an online portfolio social media-based website editor that allows creative ...