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Create Compelling Visual Designs With Core Principles

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Where this comes from

Built from the Wiley title of the same name — professionally edited, technically reviewed, and already relied on by people doing this work.

Source ISBN 9781394265978

How it was built

Sejal Learning Systems rebuilt the book as a course: objectives first, then short video, worked examples, and practice with real feedback. It runs on Coursera at your own pace, with a certificate on completion.

Create Compelling Visual Designs With Core Principles is a self-paced online course built from the Wiley title of the same name.

What this course covers

  • Introduction
  • Part 1: What to Know Before You Start Designing
  • Chapter 1: What Is Graphic Design?
  • Chapter 2: Developing Your Problem-Solving Skills
  • Chapter 3: Practices for Creating Better Design Solutions
  • Chapter 4: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
  • Chapter 5: Design Is an Iterative Process
  • Part 2: Using the Principles of Design to Elevate Your Work
  • Chapter 6: The Principles of Design: Balance, Contrast, and Emphasis
  • Chapter 7: The Principles of Design: Unity, Repetition, Rhythm, and Proportion
  • Chapter 8: The Principles of Design: Movement, Hierarchy, Alignment, and Space
  • Chapter 9: Creating Grid Systems and Page Layouts
  • Chapter 10: Constructing Color Systems
  • Chapter 11: Choosing Type and Creating a System
  • Part 3: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 12: Ten Things You Should Know When Putting Together Your Design Portfolio
  • Chapter 13: Ten Ways Artificial Intelligence May Change Graphic Design