Lecture on Graphic Design and Freelancing

Course Overview

• Platform: lets uncover youtube2
• Purpose: Train in Adobe.com and enable freelancing on any platform or local market.
• Instructor: Ubaidullah (Top-rated designer).
• Course Nature: Free of cost.

Requests to Participants

• Follow Ubaidullah via the given link in the description.
• Subscribe to Lets Uncover and like the videos.
• Share the content with friends.

Course Content

• Design Theory: Why, How, and Where of Design.
• Tools: Figma and others.
• Practical Project Examples.

Key Topics in Design

Design Theory

1. What is Design?

   • Need for design: Making information interesting and engaging.
   • Components: Color, typography, and imagery.

2. Types of Design Elements:

   • Color
   • Text (typography)
   • Imagery
   • Layout

Major Design Principles

1. Contrast

   • Differentiation in elements (text, color, shape).
   • Example provided using shapes (rectangle, circle) and colors.

2. Repetition

   • Pattern repetition for cohesion.
   • Example: Packaging, flyers.

3. Alignment

   • Various alignment types (left, center, right).
   • Examples provided for each category.

4. Proximity

   • Closeness indicates relation or group.
   • Example: Team members standing together showing team unity.

Further Theories

1. Typography

   • Understanding fonts, family, weight, size, etc.
   • Serif vs Sans-serif differentiation.

2. Spacial Awareness

   • White space and its importance.

3. Practical Usage

   • How to sell design services online and offline.

Practical Sessions

Working with Figma and Photoshop

• Basic Outline: Using practical tools like Figma for basic projects, followed by Photoshop for deeper functionalities.
• Adobe Illustrator: Understanding the vector-based design, anchor point handling.

Practical Examples

Making a Quotation Post in Canva

1. Initial Steps: Edit and Import Images in Canva
2. Adding Background, Text, Icons.
3. Export and Download Final Design.

Business Card Design

1. Understanding Standard Sizes and Bleed Area.
2. Applying Color, Text, and Logo.
3. Export and Client Delivery.

Podcast Cover Design

1. Using Canva and Photoshop.
2. Setting Backgrounds and Texts.
3. Export and Mockup Usage.

Advanced Topics

Web and Graphic Design using Figma

• Coursework: Learning web and graphic design principles.
• Designing Website Layouts, Presentations, Social Media Posts.
• Prototype Creation: Linking different screens, creating interactive designs.

Conclusion

• Final Outputs: Understanding the freelance market requirements and designing innovative, engaging products for clients.
• Continuous Learning: Applying learned design principles in different tools and scenarios for a successful design career.