Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience

  • 4.8
Approx. 10 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course teaches the fundamentals of designing print and digital media, including typography, color theory, layout, and more.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn the principles of design and how to apply them to print and digital media
  • Gain a deep understanding of typography, color theory, and layout
  • Create effective designs that communicate your message and resonate with your audience

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Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to design effective print and digital media
  • Understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles
  • Portfolio of design work to showcase to potential clients/employers

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Access to design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
  • Basic understanding of design principles and terminology

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Self-paced
  • Online

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  • Graphic Design Basics: Core Principles for Visual Design
  • Visual Elements of User Interface Design

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Description

Graphic design projects can be delivered in either a printed format or a digital format, or both. This course will look at how to work with creative professionals to get the ideal usage out of a design to use in print medium such as logos, brochures and larger printed projects that will also carry over as seamlessly as possible into the digital realm of websites and social media. We will also cover the user experience and how to keep the end result in mind when working on creative endeavors.

Knowledge

  • Outcome 1: Relate how to best work with graphic designers, printers and web designers.
  • Outcome 2: Explore the printing elements of graphic design.
  • Outcome 3: Examine the online elements of graphic design.

Outline

  • More on Textual Elements, Color and Fixing Design Issues
  • Course Introduction
  • Building on Textual Elements
  • Building on Color Elements
  • Fixing Design Issues
  • Course Expectations
  • Module Quiz
  • Printing Elements of Graphic Design
  • Using Commercial Printers And Paper Options
  • More on Printing
  • Print-Specific Features in InDesign
  • Module Quiz
  • Online Elements of Graphic Design
  • Designing For Online Mediums
  • Online Website Platforms
  • Converting Image Sizes in Photoshop
  • Design Process Worksheet

Summary of User Reviews

Learn about designing print and digital media with Coursera's course. Users have given positive reviews for the course, highlighting its comprehensive content and practical applications. However, some users have noted that the course may be too basic for experienced designers.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive content and practical applications

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course covers a wide range of topics in designing print and digital media
  • The practical exercises and assignments help users apply the concepts learned
  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

  • The course may be too basic for experienced designers
  • The pace of the course may be too slow for some users
  • The course does not provide enough opportunities for peer feedback
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
Lori Poole
University of Colorado Boulder
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