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Graphic Design Theory for Beginners 101 (Essentials) (Udemy.com)

Learn Color Theory, Typography, Layout, Grids & Design Principles in an Easy Way

4.1
78 reviews

Created by: Pierluigi Giglio

Last updated December 2021

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What you will learn

  • After completing this course, you will have intermediate to expert knowledge of graphic design theory that you can immediately apply to your career or hobbies.
  • This course provides an overview of some of the most common graphic design principles and the thinking behind them.
  • The fundamentals of graphic design will be applied in your everyday life with the experience you gain.
  • We will cover the basics of typography as well as how it impacts print and digital media.
  • This course aims to teach students layout, user interface design, and composition so they can control what is displayed to the viewer.
  • The course will teach you about past and current design trends that you can use to create your own original work.
  • You will learn about color theory and how it relates to products, art, branding, and advertising.

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Course Description

In this course, you will learn the theory of Graphic Design.

A lot of people would like to be designers, but have no idea what design basics are.

For anyone to truly understand how it works, it takes years of trying to put separate ideas together.

However, it doesn't have to be like that.

The right education will take you from a beginner to an expert in the field of graphic design by introducing you to the fundamentals of color, typography, layout, composition, branding, and many other areas.

Learning graphic design has never been easier. There is no need to have any prior design theory experience; this course will teach you how to design effectively.

In this course, you will find more than 1 hour (and counting) of video tutorials and practical examples that are sure to help you grasp every aspect of this graphic design theory!

Throughout this course, the videos build on each other, so you will learn more and more as you proceed.

Nice, huh? :)

As a bonus, the course is also designed so that you can skip directly to topics that you are interested in if you already know some design theory.

How can graphic design theory benefit you?

There are many careers, industries, and hobbies that require basic design skills. I can help you with anything from logo design to web design to social media, advertising to product design, printing to t-shirts. We will cover ideas for any niche in this course!

There are specific details provided in each section so that you can gain a comprehensive understanding of the main principle.

Learn Color Theory, Typography, Layout, Grids & Design Principles in an Easy Way.
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Instructor Details

Pierluigi Giglio

I am a Sr. UI/UX Designer and Consultant with over 8+ years of experience working with Fortune 500, large enterprises and funded startups. I have been working remotely and recently earning six figures in a year as a designer and entrepreneur while occasionally traveling to different countries.

Design has been my main passion and focus since I was 14 years old and since this field gave soo much to me I believe it’s now my turn to give back and share my knowledge (plus shortcuts/secrets) to become a successful designer who can craft the life and vision that they desire.

Having worked on hundreds upon hundreds of design projects, collaborated with 40+ clients from all around the world and taught design to thousands of students I am very grateful that I have the opportunity to give back to the design community ad help You become a better designer - one step at a time.

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By Federica G. on 10/15/2025

Le informazioni fornite mi sono sembrate un po’ limitate: pur non essendo alla mia primissima esperienza con il design, ho comunque dovuto approfondire molti argomenti online per comprenderli meglio e contestualizzare i casi d’uso. Magari la presenza di più riferimenti visivi a supporto delle spiegazioni sarebbe stata utile, così da poter seguire in modo più immediato e coeso senza doverli cercare manualmente. Un piccolo suggerimento che potrebbe rendere l’esperienza più coinvolgente riguarda il tono di voce dell’interlocutore: una maggiore varietà manterrebbe più alta l’attenzione. Nonostante queste difficoltà e i tempi di completamento più lunghi del previsto, considero comunque il corso una guida utile, che però a mio avviso andrebbe integrata per offrire un’esperienza più completa.

By Chris O'Hare on 8/23/2024

Just a bit hard to understand the instructor...hoping that improves.

By Mike Creed on 1/25/2024

The course is too theoretical for my needs and I would like to have seen a little more application of the theory. Also, there are no handouts or notes, nothing to refer to afterwards.

By Princewill Iroakazi on 7/7/2022

I am learning a lot

By Ian Pelly on 4/14/2022

it was a very interesting course. would definitely recommend this course

By Miron Hossain on 11/17/2021

I learn the color combination. Which will help to start my design.

By Evil DD on 9/27/2021

Great information, easy to follow. Great work

By Joshua Arosanyin on 8/13/2021

Clear and simple. Very good for beginners.

By Elton de Macedo Gomes on 7/8/2023

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  • Updated: icon December 2021
  • Level: Beginner Beginner
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