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Graphic Design, Illustration and Canva with AI
A complete graphic design path: design theory, Adobe Illustrator, Canva and Canva AI, branding, logo design and a real design career, with scenario-based quizzes throughout.
Course Overview
This course rebuilds Graphic Design, Illustration and Canva with AI around four connected parts: foundational design theory (psychology, colour, layout, hierarchy, typography and design thinking), a complete Adobe Illustrator path, a complete Canva and Canva AI path, and real career material on branding, logo design, portfolios and how AI is changing the design industry. The Illustrator and Canva sections are built on this platform own proven Illustrator Unleashed and Canva Unleashed curricula, extended with additional real-world lessons on logo design, packaging, web handoff, power-user techniques and the newest Canva AI and platform features. The course closes with a dedicated careers section covering branding workflows, building a design career, and working alongside AI rather than being replaced by it.
- 30 modules
- 119 lessons
- 30 module quizzes
- Taught in English
- Beginner to Advanced level
- Certificate on completion
Course Content
30 modules119 lessons30 quizzes
- Installing Illustrator and Creative Cloud (Windows & Mac)2:30
- Adobe Illustrator for Beginners: Get Started in 10 Minutes9:14
- All 80+ Illustrator Tools Explained17:53
- Illustrator vs. Photoshop: Knowing When to Use Each8:54
Module quiz · 30 questions
- All 40+ Illustrator Panels Explained16:28
- Using Guides for Pixel-Perfect Precision2:27
- Fundamental Keyboard Shortcuts8:53
- Working Faster: Shortcuts to Design Like a Pro11:45
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Mastering the Pen Tool14:32
- Cleaning Up Anchor Points in One Click4:09
- 50 Things You Must Know in Illustrator9:49
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Your Best Friend in Illustrator: The Properties Panel4:40
- More Hidden Features in Illustrator5:33
- 5 Hidden Illustrator Features You Must Know4:04
- Illustrator's Secret Menus3:42
- Saving Time With a Custom File Template7:24
- New File Setup Features You Must Know7:01
- Special Illustrator Tricks and Features33:23
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Do This to Improve Your Colors2:39
- Color Blindness in Illustrator and Adobe Color3:48
- Common Illustrator Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)21:05
Module quiz · 30 questions
- 3D in Illustrator: Everything You Need to Know24:59
- 4 Super Easy 3D Effects in Illustrator16:01
- All 20+ Illustrator Effects Explained25:41
- Glass Effect (Glassmorphism) for Beginners4:46
- Soft UI (Neumorphism) for Beginners6:19
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Scripting Illustrator with ChatGPT and AI11:28
- Generative Recolor: AI-Powered Color Variations3:05
- AI-Generated Vectors in Illustrator11:37
- What's New in Illustrator 2026: The Complete Update6:56
- How Photoshop's AI Neural Filters Compare to Illustrator's AI Tools10:45
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Designing a Gaming Logo From Scratch7:21
- A Complete Logo Design Process (Theory and Technique)33:49
- Logo Design Process Using Illustrator and Adobe Express26:53
- Vectorizing Images for Clean, Scalable Art18:54
- Building a Responsive Text Background for the Web2:34
- SVG and CSS for Web Developers in Illustrator0:29
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Packaging Design with Realistic 3D Mockups17:22
- Packaging Design for Beginners with 3D Mockups13:45
- Building a 3D Box Package With Illustrator's Own 3D Tools15:58
- Illustrator FAQ: Google's 10 Most Searched Questions16:37
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Getting Oriented: Templates, Design Basics, and Cropping27:30
- Frames, Images, and Visual Building Blocks25:00
- Shapes, Layers, and Organizing Your Design26:40
- Typography: Fonts, Spacing, and Text Styling26:40
- Lines, Backgrounds, and Finishing Your Design33:59
- Canva's 2026 Interface: What's Changed Since the Fundamentals Module22:00
Module quiz · 30 questions
- 10 Tips to Design Faster in Canva18:28
- Spacing, Hierarchy and Making Designs Feel Professional15:11
- 10 Things You Should Never Do in Canva13:52
- Working Around Canva's Missing Features17:38
- Power-User Tips and Tricks Roundup12:16
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Six Canva AI Features That Save You Hours15:44
- Using Canva AI to Get More From Your Photos21:15
- Magic Layers: Editing Any Flat Image With AI16:32
- Canva's Expanding AI Toolkit: Magic Design to Canva AI 2.016:39
Module quiz · 30 questions
- A Full Tour of the Canva Video Editor51:29
- Editing Video and Creating Reels in Canva34:01
- What's New in the Canva Video Editor24:18
- Seven AI Video Editing Features Worth Knowing10:07
- Adding Captions to Your Videos for Free14:39
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Creating Videos With Canva AI24:48
- Generating AI Video With Canva's VEO 3 Integration18:17
Module quiz · 30 questions
- How to Animate In Canva25:09
- Advanced Canva Animation Techniques15:02
- Animating Instagram Posts Like a Pro15:48
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Editing Photos in Canva21:00
- Creating a Realistic Grunge Photocopy Effect20:53
- Canva Text Effects27:58
- Designing With Gradient Text Effects11:38
- Cutouts and White Borders, Fast9:32
- Best Canva Apps for Creators21:19
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Bulk Creating 100 Social Media Posts With Canva and ChatGPT35:42
- Building an Instagram Carousel Post26:12
- Fixing the Instagram Grid Update in Canva12:51
- Creating a Link in Bio Page for Free14:51
- Quick B-Roll Ideas for Effortless Instagram Posting17:10
- Bulk Create and Template Automation Workflows15:32
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Creating Templates to Use, Share, and Sell32:38
- Designing a YouTube Banner Step by Step22:34
- Designing a Free Logo in Canva7:19
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Using the Canva App on Mobile43:29
- Personal and On-the-Go Canva Projects25:05
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Getting Started With Canva Sheets28:34
- Building With Canva Code12:27
- Canva Code 2.0, Offline Mode and the Newest Platform Tools20:36
- Working in Canva's Visual Suite 2.014:50
- Canva's Emails and Forms18:59
Module quiz · 30 questions
- A Full Spring Clean of Your Canva Account13:43
- Hidden Canva Features and Smart Organization Habits11:47
- Habits That Save Hours Every Month in Canva15:25
- Planning and Designing All Your Content in One Place14:42
- Canva Create Keynote Highlights, 2022-202617:11
Module quiz · 30 questions
- How Much You Can Really Do With Canva Free14:28
- Why That Cheap Canva Pro Lifetime Deal Could Cost You5:37
- How to Start Making Money With Canva20:34
- Getting More Clients With an Instagram Carousel Portfolio21:04
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Designing Anything in Seconds With Claude and Canva21:14
- Bulk Creating Content With Claude and Canva18:23
- Creating an Ebook With Canva AI42:46
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Shape, Symbol and Subliminal Psychology in Design25:02
- Semiotics and Figure/Ground Theory for Designers9:48
- Psychology in Real Campaigns and Famous Designs11:51
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Colour Theory Foundations31:41
- Advanced Colour Selection and Application8:50
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Layout and Grid Systems30:47
- Advanced Layout Techniques7:53
- Visual Hierarchy18:51
- Typography Essentials11:15
- Space and Negative Space15:18
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Golden Rules: Repetition, Contrast and Movement21:30
- Minimal Design Principles11:25
- Common Amateur Mistakes and Design Myths11:40
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Thinking and Problem-Solving Like a Designer11:20
- Visual Communication, Narrative and Storytelling11:18
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Logo Design Mastery16:58
- Branding and Design Process Workflows30:33
Module quiz · 30 questions
- Building a Design Career: Portfolio, Clients and Freelance Business19:17
- AI and the Future of the Design Industry25:43
Module quiz · 30 questions
Skills You'll Gain
- Apply core design theory, psychology, colour, layout, hierarchy and typography, to real design decisions
- Draw, edit and export vector artwork, logos and packaging mockups in Adobe Illustrator
- Design social media content, video, animation and AI-assisted designs in Canva
- Build a cohesive brand identity from research through to a finished set of assets
- Hand off vector designs to web developers as usable SVG markup and CSS
- Design and refine logos using font psychology, grid systems and common-mistake checks
- Evaluate how AI tools are reshaping graphic design work and plan a design career around it
Requirements
- A Windows or Mac computer with internet access. A free Canva account is enough for the Canva section
- the Illustrator section assumes access to Adobe Illustrator and Creative Cloud, with install steps covered in that section own first module. No prior design experience is required.
Who this course is for
- Complete beginners who want one coherent path through graphic design theory
- Adobe Illustrator and Canva
- as well as existing designers who want to deepen their Illustrator and Canva skills and round them out with real design-career material.
Sources
Natalia Kalinska
Natalia Kalinska
Andy Tells Things
Andy Tells Things
Satori Graphics
Satori Graphics
Bring Your Own Laptop
Bring Your Own Laptop
Envato Tuts+
Envato Tuts+
Three Step Guide
Three Step Guide
Macky Hall
Macky Hall
Free
0 enrolled
30Modules
119Lessons
33h 47mDuration
Beginner to AdvancedSkill level
EnglishLanguage
YesCertificate
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