Graphic Design Intro Course

Learn the design principles that underpin every great piece of visual communication.

Discover colour theory, typography, composition and layout with our expert-led course.

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Graphic Design Intro course

Graphic Design Intro Course

Graphic Design Intro Course

Build a solid foundation in graphic design on this one-day introduction course covering the core principles every designer needs. You'll work through the design process from brief to execution, explore composition, form, space and visual hierarchy, learn how typography works and which fonts to use together, discover how to apply colour theory to your designs, understand how to work within brand guidelines, and explore how illustration and photography work together in layouts.

Hands-on throughout and suitable for complete beginners and career changers.
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One Day

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10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Follow a professional design process
  • icon Apply composition principles to any layout
  • icon Choose and use type with confidence
  • icon Work within and develop brand guidelines
  • icon Apply colour theory to your design work

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You need no previous design experience to attend this course.

Who is this course for?

Suited to aspiring designers, marketing professionals, communicators and career changers who want to understand the foundations of graphic design. No prior design experience needed.

Our Expert Team
Expert Trainers

Course leader is an experienced industry expert

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
2nd Jul 26 Thu London Islington Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
7th Sep 26 Mon Online Available £399.00 £20.00 £379.00 + VAT
24th Nov 26 Tue London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
2nd Jul 26 Thu London Islington Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
24th Nov 26 Tue London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
7th Sep 26 Mon Online Available £399.00 £20.00 £379.00 + VAT
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All our courses are available as private, bespoke or team training.

You can customise the outline, have a group where it's just your team or enjoy a one to one session with an expert.

We can deliver the course at our centre, live online or at your choice of venue.

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Course Dates

2nd Jul 26 (Thu)

Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £50.00

You Pay: £349.00 + VAT
7th Sep 26 (Mon)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £20.00

You Pay: £379.00 + VAT
24th Nov 26 (Tue)

Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Design brief

  • Understanding the design process
  • How to communicate what you have created
  • Creativity and context - What you actually need to know to push great work out into the world
  • Improving your visual skills and exploring different ways of seeing
2

Composition

  • What it means to have a well composed piece of work
  • Good design principles:
  • Form & Space
  • Figure & Ground
  • Gestalt Psychology
  • Symmetry/Asymmetry
  • Layout Principles
3

Branding

  • Brand Guidelines
  • Understanding the difference between logos and logotypes
  • How to use brand guidelines to create inspiring work
4

Imagery

  • When to use illustration or photography
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Where to buy images from
  • A bit about copyright
5

Typography

  • Font families and how they work
  • Basics of font makeup (serif/non serif and styles of font)
  • Which fonts pair well together and which fonts to avoid
  • Where and how to buy fonts
  • Crucial tips on how to use typography in your work
  • Optimum text point sizes for different viewing platforms
6

Colour theory

  • Choosing colours that work well together
  • Understanding the difference between screen and print colours
  • Why colour is important
  • How to restrict a colour palette
7

Resources & further learning

  • Useful websites
  • Podcasts
  • Further Reading
8

Questions and answers

  • This course is also available as a private course. This would allow you to choose any dates for your training. And, if you wish, we can tailor the content for you or your team. Please contact us for more details.

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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