Design Fundamentals with AI
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Design Fundamentals with AI
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What you'll learn
Use Adobe Express features powered by generative AI to quickly create high-impact content using simple text prompts.
Explore diverse career opportunities in design and discover the skills needed to thrive in each role.
Use Adobe Express to build professional-quality projects and strengthen your content creation portfolio.
Apply design fundamentals to create practical, engaging visuals for content creation across platforms.
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- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate from Adobe
There are 4 modules in this course
Unlock the fundamental design and AI skills behind high-impact digital content. In this introductory course, you’ll learn how to bring your ideas to life using Adobe Express, the design app that makes it quick and easy to ideate and create with features powered by Adobe Firefly generative AI.
You’ll also explore design principles from typography and layout to color theory and composition, and you’ll learn how to use these principles in real-world applications such as social media posts, brand assets, and visual storytelling. By the end of this design fundamentals course, you’ll be ready to transform your creative concepts into polished and engaging content. Start building your foundation in content creation that supports your personal and professional goals!
Dive into the world of design with our “Introduction to Design” module, where creativity meets innovation! This module is your gateway to mastering Adobe Express and unleashing your creative potential. You’ll explore: the ins and outs of Adobe Express and what makes it a game-changer for creators, design fundamentals that will set the stage for your creative journey, the secrets to designing compositions and layouts that stand out, how to brainstorm and ideate like a pro, turning concepts into reality, and practical tips to prepare for success and make the most of your Adobe Express experience. By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped with the skills to start creating stunning designs and embark on your creative journey with confidence. Get ready to make your mark and show the world what you can do!
What's included
6 videos19 readings2 assignments1 plugin
6 videos•Total 17 minutes
- Introduction to Adobe Digital Academy•2 minutes
- What is Adobe Firefly•6 minutes
- Introduction to design fundamentals•2 minutes
- Composition principles•3 minutes
- Layout techniques•3 minutes
- Ideate and create quickly with Generative AI in Adobe Express•2 minutes
19 readings•Total 190 minutes
- Course Outline•10 minutes
- Exploring the Possibilities with Adobe Express•10 minutes
- Adobe Express in Action•10 minutes
- Prepare for success with Adobe Express•10 minutes
- Learn the lingo•10 minutes
- Creative Careers: What are they?•10 minutes
- What's your creative type?•10 minutes
- Your creative journey begins here•10 minutes
- What is design•10 minutes
- Graphic design principles with AI tips•10 minutes
- Designing layouts: A glossary•10 minutes
- What makes a great layout?•10 minutes
- Finding your inspiration•10 minutes
- Phases of the creative process•10 minutes
- The creative process in action•10 minutes
- Brand Builder Challenge •10 minutes
- Key takeaways•10 minutes
- Learning Paths and Certifications•10 minutes
- Join the Adobe Community•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 80 minutes
- Let's get started with Adobe Express•30 minutes
- Quiz: Introduction to design •50 minutes
1 plugin•Total 1 minute
- Introducing Adobe Express•1 minute
Get ready to elevate your design game with our “Creating design projects with Adobe Express” module! This module is packed with practical tips and hands-on exercises to help you master Adobe Express. You'll dive into editing features, graphics production, and template usage, while also learning quick actions to speed up your workflow. Plus, you'll explore the importance of accessibility in design and how to create inclusive content. Finally, you'll delve into brand identity, logo creation, and brand kits, ensuring you have all the tools to create a cohesive and professional brand presence. By the end of this module, you'll be equipped with the skills to create stunning designs efficiently and effectively using Adobe Express.
What's included
6 videos13 readings7 assignments
6 videos•Total 21 minutes
- Edit features in Adobe Express•3 minutes
- Utilizing templates effectively•3 minutes
- Quick actions in Adobe Express•3 minutes
- The design process and accessibility•4 minutes
- Master logo creation quickly•4 minutes
- Library assets in Adobe Express•4 minutes
13 readings•Total 130 minutes
- Adobe Express essentials•10 minutes
- Guide to graphics production in Adobe Express•10 minutes
- Applying effects and adjustments•10 minutes
- 5 ways to save time with AI in Adobe Express•10 minutes
- How to speed up your workflow like a creative pro•10 minutes
- Content types•10 minutes
- Understanding file extensions•10 minutes
- Designing with accessibility in mind•10 minutes
- 8 steps to creating a brand identity •10 minutes
- Understanding logo design•10 minutes
- Using color in logo design•10 minutes
- TRIAL OFFER - Redeem your Adobe Express Premium membership•10 minutes
- Key takeaways•10 minutes
7 assignments•Total 230 minutes
- Practice using templates•30 minutes
- Practice quick actions•30 minutes
- Practice resizing for different platforms•30 minutes
- Practice making accessible designs •30 minutes
- Practice making logos•30 minutes
- Practice creating brand kits in Adobe Express•30 minutes
- Quiz: Creating design projects in Adobe Express•50 minutes
Unlock the secrets of impactful design with “The art of color and typography.” In this module, you will dive into the rich history and practical applications of color theory and typography, tailored for content creators. You will explore the evolution of color theory and typography, effective use of color and font choices in design, building and applying color palettes, understanding color psychology in marketing, and techniques for pairing fonts to evoke emotions. Through hands-on practice and real-world examples, you’ll master the art of selecting and combining colors and fonts to create visually stunning and emotionally resonant designs. Elevating your content creation skills and make your designs stand out!
What's included
5 videos10 readings5 assignments
5 videos•Total 19 minutes
- History of color theory•5 minutes
- Tips to build a color palette•4 minutes
- Typography in graphic design•2 minutes
- Choosing fonts•3 minutes
- Using fonts to evoke feelings•4 minutes
10 readings•Total 100 minutes
- History of typography•10 minutes
- Color and typography for content creators•10 minutes
- Examples of bold color and font templates•10 minutes
- Understanding colors•10 minutes
- Effectively using color associations•10 minutes
- Color psychology in marketing•10 minutes
- Try Generate Image •10 minutes
- The power of typography in design•10 minutes
- Additional Readings: Typography•10 minutes
- Key takeaways•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 170 minutes
- Practice color theory•30 minutes
- Practice identifying effective color and typography•30 minutes
- Practice finding color palettes•30 minutes
- Practice pairing fonts•30 minutes
- Quiz: The art of colors & typography•50 minutes
Wrap up your journey with our “Working with Clients and Collaboration” module! This module is designed to equip you with the skills to work effectively with clients, streamline your design workflow, and collaborate seamlessly using Adobe Express. You'll also get hands-on with your final project, which will showcase everything you've learned. By the end of this module, you'll be ready to tackle real-world design challenges and share your creative success.
What's included
3 videos12 readings3 assignments
3 videos•Total 12 minutes
- Work portfolios•5 minutes
- Secure client work•3 minutes
- Streamlining your design workflow•4 minutes
12 readings•Total 120 minutes
- The basics of working with clients•10 minutes
- Learn more about client work•10 minutes
- Collaborating in Adobe Express•10 minutes
- Sharing and collaboration in Adobe Express•10 minutes
- Creating and locking templates for teams•10 minutes
- Key takeaways•10 minutes
- Wrapping up on AI and Adobe Express•10 minutes
- Get inspired to complete your final project•10 minutes
- Final project example•10 minutes
- Turn your final project into a creative portfolio with Behance•10 minutes
- You did it — now share the love•10 minutes
- Conclusion•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 140 minutes
- Practice collaboration in Adobe Express•30 minutes
- Final project•60 minutes
- Quiz: Mastering client workflows in Adobe Express•50 minutes
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Reviewed on May 17, 2025
Loved it, but a bit basic! Also it should be called Adobe Express course, in my case I love to design with Canva or Figma, so this is more like a course to promote Adobe Express
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025
Iam really glad that i could learn Graphic Design from the best professionals in thw world and their teaching method was quite good i presume the hyrbid model was well enough
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
It's a very interesting course, I believe with the knowledge i gained in this course my career as a graphic designer will be enhanced and it will pave way for so many opportunities.
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