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You're reading from Ultimate Graphic Design Course: Create 40 Practical Projects Use Photoshop to create thumbnails, banners, catalogues, graphics, cards, CV, newsletters, and more

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Published in Nov 2019

Last Updated in Sep 2022

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ISBN-13 9781839216244

Length 13hrs 40mins

Edition 1st Edition

Tools

Photoshop

Concepts

Design

Author (1):

Cristian Doru Barin

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Table of Contents (16) Chapters

1. Design the World of Graphic Design FREE CHAPTER

Welcome and How to Use This Course
Quick Answers to Get Started
First Exercise
How to Make Your Life Easier as a Designer
Graphic Design – A Down-to-Earth Explanation
Using Photoshop for Every Project
Design Assets
Best Sources for Design Assets
Setting Up Photoshop
Activity: Mix and Match Design Assets
What Does It Take to Create Beautiful Graphics?

2. Design a Facebook Cover Project

Introduction
Project Settings and Aspect Ratios
Creating Text Assets from Scratch
Selecting Image Assets
Arranging the Assets on the Canvas
Designing the Cover
Typography for the Facebook Cover
Fine-Tuning the Cover
Conclusion

3. Facebook Cover Project #2

Introduction
Analyze Your Assets and Options
Setting the Project's Foundation
Creating a Neutral Background with a Noise Texture
Sizing Up the Products Correctly
Creating Shadows for the Products
Fine-Tuning the Cover
Using Vector Graphics to Create Version 2
Creative Facebook Cover Iteration

4. Create Clickable YouTube Thumbnails

The Connection Between YouTube Thumbnails and Views
The Power of a Mockup
The Absolute Best Way to Design YouTube Thumbnails
Classic YouTube Thumbnail – Part 1
Classic YouTube Thumbnail – Part 2
Abstract YouTube Thumbnail – Part 1
Abstract YouTube Thumbnail – Part 2
Choose Your Own Style
Before and After Thumbnail
Illustration-Based Thumbnail – Part 1
Illustration-Based Thumbnail – Part 2
Personal Brand Thumbnail
Text Behind and in Front of You
Conclusions

5. Designs for Instagram

Introduction
How to Post on Instagram from Our Computer
Content Creation Hack
Clean Product Presentation – Part 1
Clean Product Presentation – Part 2
Instagram Mockups – Easy
Inspirational Content – Part 1
Inspirational Content – Part 2
Black and White Content
Food Content
Personal Branding – Part 1
Personal Branding – Part 2
Content Striking Colors – Part 1
Content Striking Colors – Part 2

6. Design for Facebook Ads

Introduction
Framing Facebook Ads and Quality Standards
Colorful Product Ad – Part 1
Colorful Product Ad – Part 2
Colorful Product Ad – Part 3
Colorful Product Ad – Part 4
The Question of Stock Photos and Freebies in FB Ads
Vector-Based Ad – Part 1
Vector-Based Ad – Part 2
Vector-Based Ad – Part 3
Vector-Based Ad – Part 4
The Pros and Cons of People-Based Facebook Ads
People-Based Facebook Ad – Part 1
People-Based Facebook Ad – Part 2
People-Based Facebook Ad – Part 3
Best Facebook Ad Template – The Foundation
Best Facebook Ad Template – The Details
Conclusions

7. Design Business Cards

Introduction
Colorful Business card for the CEO – The Essentials
Colorful Business Card for the CEO – The Details
Colorful Business Card for the CEO – Beautiful Icons
What Do 'Simple' and 'Clean' Mean?
Personal Branding Business Card
Business Card Best Design Practices
Corporate Business Card – Foundation
Corporate Business Card – Icon Design

8. Design Beautiful CVs (Resumes)

CV (Curriculum Vitae) Designs in Today's Market
Deciding on a CV Style
Setting the Foundation of the CV
Choosing a Typeface – Important!
Rocking Typography
Gorgeous Icons for Your CV
Staying Consistent in Your Design
Negative Space in a CV Design
Creating a Timeline for Your CV
Final Thoughts for the Clean CV Project

9. Design Another Beautiful CV

Creative CV Design
Modern Typography for a Creative CV
Use Freepik to Make Your CV Stand Out
How to Adjust Vectors and Add Detailed Icons
Fine-Tuning the CV
The Last 10% Makes All the Difference

10. Design Great Newsletters

Newsletters in Today's Market
Newsletter Styles
Colorful Newsletter in Mailchimp and Photoshop
Create a Catchy Newsletter Hero Element in Photoshop
Adding Extra Details
The Most Important Element: The CTA
Create Effective Layouts in Mailchimp
Inserting New Content in Mailchimp
Balancing Graphics with Content
Design Overview

11. Create Animated Newsletters

Animated Newsletter in Mailchimp and Photoshop
Create the Product Presentation in Photoshop
Animating the Product Presentation – Method #1
Animating the Product Presentation – Method #2
Create the Call to Action
Creating a Gift Design for the Newsletter in Photoshop
Animating the Gift Box – The Lid
Animating the Gift Box – The Stars and Text

12. Graphic Design Analysis with Chris Barin

Introduction
Mazda 3 Launch Ad
Travel Agency Templates – Good or Bad?
Original Design Versus Templates
Hiring People Through Beautiful Ads
Premium Office Building Ad
Huge Telecom Company Blunder
50% for 5%
The Reason Why Most Designs Are Cluttered

13. Printed Design: Indoor Ad Banner

Introduction
Everything about the Style Guide
Indoor Ad Banner: Laying Things Out
Indoor Ad Banner: Typography and Layout
Indoor Ad Banner: Styling
Indoor Banner: Final Touches and Conclusions
Extras: Create an Indoor Ad Banner Mockup
Section Conclusions

14. Printed Design: Product Catalogue

Introduction
Set Up the Catalog Project in Photoshop
Styling the Cover of the Catalog
Fine-Tuning the Cover
Add Something Extra to the Cover
Interior Page Style: Typography
Interior Page Style: Layout
Styling Large Amounts of Text
Interior Pages Overview
Conclusions

15. Logo Design

The Truth about Logo Design
Should You Design Logos as a Freelancer?
Creating Logos in Photoshop
The Complexity behind a Logo
Gathering Information
Worst Techniques for Logo Design
Best Techniques for Logo Design

16. Final Thoughts

Final Thoughts

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