Graphic Design Course
No matter what your graphic design goals are, the best place to start is by building a strong foundation. These Graphic Design workshops will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident Graphic Designer, to generate concepts and ideas, to work on creative briefs, to create graphic design projects from scratch and help you to develop your expertise in Graphic Design.
- Brief history of Graphic Design, the role of Graphic Design in society
- Types of Graphic Design
- Geometry of design
- Visual grammar
- Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite interface and essential tools: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign as the basic design-making combination
- Relationship between objects: alignment, guides
- Introduction to grid systems
- Developing software skills: InDesign
- Choosing the right image, editing, cropping, image retouching
- Images on the Page: editorial design
- Resizing, file sizes and formats, export, resolution and size
- Introduction to colour theory and colour modes
- Developing software skills: Photoshop
- Introduction to type and typography
- Kerning, tracking, baseline
- Correct use of grammar and punctuation
- The importance of proofreading
- Semiotics of type: Does font carry a meaning?
- Exploring font libraries
- Developing software skills: InDesign
- Marketing strategy and branding strategy: understanding target audience and marketing research, creating personas
- Media-mix: creating sets of the formats for campaigns, print and digital – posters and flyers, social media sets
- Developing software skills: InDesign
- Visual identity and branding, branding systems, creating a brand guide
- Elements of brand identity
- Software skills: Illustrator, InDesign
- Designing animated banners, digital ads and social media.
- Understanding file types and image resolution
- Software skills: Depending on group level
- UX and UI
- Future of design
- Software skills: Introducing Figma
- You will present your practical project to the class in this workshop.
- Career in Graphic Design – tips
- Looking at Graphic Design Portfolios
Why Learn With Us
- Build practical skills: Develop your portfolio by working on a practical project from week one.
- Learn in-person or online in real-time with an industry expert.
- Gain access to an international learner community.
- 1-1 support from your Mentor in class.
- A dedicated Community Manager to help you throughout the course.
Meet The Mentor
Adam Hypki
Senior Graphic Designer, Art & Creative Director
Adam is a Senior Graphic Designer, Art Director, and Illustrator with a strong background in branding, creative strategy, and visual communication across both print and digital platforms. Originally from Poland, he has worked in leading creative roles in both Poland and the UK, including:
- Senior Graphic Designer at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
- Creative Director at PolMedia Advertising Agency
Adam holds two Master’s degrees:
- MA (Distinction) in Graphic Design – London College of Communication, UAL
- MSc in Marketing and Management, specialising in Advertising and Market Research
He has received nine industry awards, including Gold and Silver at the CASE International Circle of Excellence and a win for the Stonewall Campaign.
His work spans brand identity, campaign design, infographics, publications, social media content, and motion graphics. He has collaborated with major brands such as Patek Philippe, Smirnoff, Renault, and publishers like DK/Penguin and Marshall Cavendish. His art direction includes original illustration and collage, and he has worked closely with renowned photographer Chris Nash on long-term creative projects, including campaigns for Transitions Dance Company.
Notable clients and collaborators include:
Trinity Laban, Blackheath Halls, artFix London, Polish Cultural Institute in London, So Africa Festival, Greenwich Cultural Forum, TAG World Writers, and more.
Feedback
“After the course, I became more confident and purposeful. For all of that, I want to thank my mentor and the whole team.”
“Mentors are the strongest side of the Academy of Digital industries. They always do their best. Academy offers really engaging learning experience”
“The syllabus is so wonderfully crafted that I enjoyed the whole learning process. Would recommend everyone”
“The most attractive part is that there are no barriers, so you can join the courses with any background. You just need to have desire”
"The course improved my skills. Now, I can present my work more confidently."
“The Graphic Design course was more than I expected. I am glad that I chose your academy."
“Academy of digital industries gives you excellent knowledge and also, gives you a hand to be employed.”
''I am really satisfied with my Graphic design course. Graphic design course is both attractive and highly adaptable. It's just amazing''
“The course helped me to express my skills. The graphic design course gave me the knowledge that every beginner designer needs to have.”
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FAQs
No, our Graphic Design courses are open to anyone. No matter your educational background or previous working experience, we remove the barriers so you can learn new tech skills and bootstrap your career.
Two practical projects, executed across print and digital media, foundations of graphic design, answering a creative brief, how to generate concepts & ideas, understanding of a range of print and digital production processes, use of typography, colour, illustration, photography.
Yes, students after successful submission of final projects receive a course completion certificate.
To secure your spot on our course all you need to do is to directly click on enroll now button on our website or contact Academy of Digital Industries and our team will help you in the enrollment process.
At a middle level, you can expect to earn £25,000 to £38,000. Salaries for senior graphic designers or creative leads range from £35,000 to £55,000. A creative director can make £60,000+. As a freelancer, you can earn between £200 and £400 a day with experience.
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Graphic Design Course
- Next Start Date: 15th July 2025
- Course Type: In-person, online (hybrid)
- Location: Central London, UK
- Session time: 7-9 PM
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Language: English
- Certification: Completion Certificate
- Course Fee: £500
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