Graphic Design Fundamentals

What is graphic design? How does it work and what rules are applied to make something look well laid out? Before mastering any design software, you need to know what makes design “good”. Discover the fundamental principles that all professional designers use—principles that can be applied to any medium, project, or software.

What You’ll Learn:

• What graphic design is and its essential building blocks
• The formula for good design
• 10 important rules (design principles that withstand the test of time)
• How these rules are applied

What You’ll Leave with:

• A better understanding of what it takes to create good design
• Foundational knowledge that can apply immediately to your own work

✅ ✍🏽 Get the optional Graphic Design Fundamentals Masterclass Workbook to optimize your experience!

About Your Instructor

Shannel Wheeler is a creative and brand strategist, graphic designer, instructor, author, and founder of Awesome Design Academy. She is an alum of The Ohio State University and SCAD Atlanta, studying both visual communication design and interactive design. With 20 years of professional experience, Shannel has a breadth of experience creating branding and design solutions for Fortune 500 clients, corporate brands, nonprofits, small businesses, tech startups, and her own entrepreneurial pursuits.

Shannel believes that learning design should be fun, engaging, and practical for today's world. She uses online content, creative products, workshops, and classes to teach and inspire learners to apply what they've learned to their personal, professional, or business goals.

About Awesome Design Academy

Awesome Design Academy teaches beginners graphic design to help you enhance the work you do. Learn more here.