Free Graphic designer course for beginners by home academy

byhomeacademy •July 29, 2025

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Module 1: Introduction to Graphic Design

✅ Step 1: What is Graphic Design?

Graphic design is the art of visually communicating ideas through images, typography, colors, and layout. It combines creativity and technology to create visuals like:

Posters

Logos
Social media posts
Book covers
Web & App UI designs

🔍 Goal: Understand that graphic design is not just art—it's visual communication with a purpose.

✅ Step 2: Types of Graphic Design

Here are the main branches:

Type	What It Includes
Branding	Logos, business cards, brand identity
Print Design	Flyers, brochures, posters
Digital Design	Social media graphics, website banners
UI/UX Design	App and website interfaces
Advertising Design	Billboards, product ads, packaging
Motion Graphics	Animated ads, explainer videos

🎯 Exercise: Search and note 2 examples of each type on Google or Behance.

✅ Step 3: Career Options in Graphic Design

You can work as a:

Freelancer: Work online with clients worldwide (Fiverr, Upwork, etc.)

In-house designer: Job in a company
Agency designer: Work for clients via a creative agency
Entrepreneur: Start your own design business or brand

💼 Popular Roles:

Graphic Designer

Logo Designer
UI/UX Designer
Creative Director
Illustrator

📌 Tip: No degree needed, but you must have skills + portfolio.

✅ Step 4: Understand Visual Communication

Graphic design communicates message + emotion + action.

🖼️ Example:

A red "SALE 50% OFF" poster grabs attention → triggers shopping action.

A wedding invitation conveys elegance and joy.

🧠 Key Terms to Know:

Visual Hierarchy: What should the viewer see first?

Whitespace: Space between elements to avoid clutter.
Call to Action (CTA): Text like “Buy Now,” “Click Here”

🧪 Activity: Pick any poster online and identify:

Colors used

Font type
Visual balance
Message

✅ Step 5: Know the Difference – Art vs Design

Art	Design
Expresses emotion	Solves a problem
Open-ended	Purpose-driven
For feeling	For communication

🎨 Summary:

Design = Creativity + Purpose + Communication

✅ Step 6: Set Your Learning Goals

Ask yourself:

Why do I want to learn design?
Do I want to be a freelancer, get a job, or launch a business?
Which design style am I most interested in?

📝 Write down your personal goal for learning graphic design.

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🎯 Module 2: Design Principles – Master the Basics of Visual Balance

Understanding design principles helps you create designs that look clean, professional, and effective. These rules are used in every logo, poster, and layout you see.

✅ Step 1: Alignment (संतुलन/ترتیب)

Definition: Keeping elements visually connected by lining them up with each other.

🎯 Why it matters: Makes your design clean and organized.

🔍 Example: Text aligned left on a poster looks professional; randomly placed text looks messy.

🧪 Try this:

Open Canva or Photopea
Add 3 text boxes and align them left, center, and right

Observe which one looks cleaner

✅ Step 2: Contrast (विपरीतता/تضاد)

Definition: Using differences in color, size, shape, or font to make elements stand out.

🎯 Why it matters: Guides the viewer’s eyes to what’s important.

🧠 Use contrast to:

Highlight titles

Make call-to-action buttons pop
Separate text from background

🎨 Example:

White text on a dark background = strong contrast
Tiny grey text on white = weak contrast (hard to read)

✅ Step 3: Hierarchy (क्रम/درجہ بندی)

Definition: Arranging elements to show importance.

🎯 Why it matters: Helps people read your design in the right order.

🧠 How to create hierarchy:

Big size for title → medium for subtitle → small for body text
Bold or color highlight for key words

🔍 Example: In a poster:

BIG Sale (Title)

50% OFF (Subtitle)
On all items this weekend only (Body)

✅ Step 4: Repetition (पुनरावृत्ति/تکرار)

Definition: Reusing the same style (font, color, shape) throughout a design.

🎯 Why it matters: Creates unity and brand identity.

📌 Tips:

Use same font for all headings

Same color scheme across pages
Repeat shapes/icons in a pattern

🔁 Example: A restaurant menu that uses the same font and icons on every page looks professional.

✅ Step 5: Proximity (निकटता/قربت)

Definition: Grouping related items close together.

🎯 Why it matters: Organizes your content and avoids confusion.

🔍 Example: Contact info (phone, email, address) should be together — not scattered.

💡 Rule:

Close = related

Far = not related

✅ Step 6: Balance (संतुलन/توازن)

Definition: Distributing visual elements evenly in the design.

⚖️ Types of Balance:

Symmetrical: Equal on both sides (formal design)
Asymmetrical: Unequal but visually balanced (modern design)

🧠 Think of a weighing scale — too many items on one side makes it look heavy.

✅ Step 7: Color Theory (रंग विज्ञान/رنگوں کا اصول)

🎨 Color Models:

RGB: For screen (Red, Green, Blue)
CMYK: For print (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)

🎯 Understand:

Warm colors (red, orange) = energy
Cool colors (blue, green) = calm
Complementary colors = opposite on the color wheel (best for contrast)

🖌️ Tools to try:

https://coolors.co
https://color.adobe.com

✅ Step 8: Typography (फॉन्ट शैली/تحریری انداز)

📚 Key Terms:

Font: Style of text (Arial, Times New Roman)
Kerning: Space between 2 letters
Leading: Space between lines
Font Pairing: Using 2 fonts that look good together

📌 Best Practice:

Don’t use more than 2–3 fonts in one design
Use bold for headings, light for body text

✅ Step 9: Whitespace (Negative Space)

Definition: Empty space between design elements.

🎯 Why it matters: Gives room to breathe, improves focus and readability.

💡 Design Rule:

“Less is more.” Don't fill every corner — leave empty space for balance.

📘 Wrap-Up: Golden Rules of Design

Keep it simple
Stick to 2–3 fonts
Use a consistent color scheme
Always align your elements
Think like the viewer — make info easy to understand

🧠 Practice Tasks for Module 2

Create a poster using all 6 design principles
Recreate a famous ad or poster using your own text
Analyze 3 YouTube thumbnails — find contrast, alignment, etc.

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🛠️ Module 3: Design Tools – Learn the Software

To become a professional graphic designer, you need to master the right tools. This module covers 5 essential tools from beginner to advanced levels.

✅ Step 1: Adobe Photoshop – Raster Design & Photo Editing

🎯 Purpose: Edit photos, create social media posts, banners, and creative composites.

🧰 Key Features:

Layers system
Selection tools (lasso, magic wand)
Adjustment layers (brightness, contrast)
Text tool
Clone, blur, healing tools

📘 What to Learn First:

Interface layout (tools, layers, properties)
Open image → Crop → Add text → Save
Use layer mask to combine 2 images
Add filters and effects

📹 Free YouTube Course: “Photoshop for Beginners – GFXMentor (Urdu/Hindi)”

✅ Step 2: Adobe Illustrator – Vector Design & Logo Creation

🎯 Purpose: Create logos, icons, infographics, and illustrations (no loss of quality when scaled).

🧰 Key Features:

Pen Tool (for custom shapes)
Shape builder tool
Artboards (multiple pages)
Stroke and fill color
Pathfinder tool (for combining shapes)

📘 What to Learn First:

Draw basic shapes (circle, square, polygon)
Make a logo using Pen Tool
Use text tool and curve text
Export as PNG/SVG

💡 Vector vs Raster: Illustrator = sharp lines always (vector), Photoshop = pixel-based (raster)

✅ Step 3: Adobe InDesign – Layout Design for Print & Publishing

🎯 Purpose: Create flyers, brochures, books, eBooks, magazines.

🧰 Key Features:

Master Pages (for repeated layouts)
Text Frames and Image Frames
Columns and grids
Table of contents & automatic page numbers

📘 What to Learn First:

Create a new multi-page document
Insert text + images
Use paragraph styles
Export as PDF for print or digital use

✅ Step 4: Canva – Easy Drag-and-Drop Design (Beginner Friendly)

🎯 Purpose: Create quick social media graphics, posters, resumes, YouTube thumbnails.

🧰 Features:

Free templates
Custom sizes (e.g., Instagram, YouTube)
Text, background, icons, and effects
Auto-save and share/download

📘 What to Learn First:

Make an Instagram post
Use a free template
Change text, color, and background
Download in PNG format

🌐 Website: https://www.canva.com

✅ Step 5: Figma or Adobe XD (Optional – UI/UX Design)

🎯 Purpose: Design websites, apps, dashboards (User Interface).

🧰 Key Features:

Artboards (frames)
Components and variants
Auto-layout
Prototyping and linking pages

📘 What to Learn First:

Make a mobile app layout
Add buttons, navigation bar
Create interaction (e.g., button → next page)

🌐 Figma: Free and web-based — https://figma.com

🧠 How to Choose Your Tool (Based on Your Goal)

Goal	Tool
Social Media Posts	Canva or Photoshop
Logo/Branding	Illustrator
Photo Editing	Photoshop
Poster/Brochure	InDesign
App/Web Design	Figma or Adobe XD
Resume Design	Canva or InDesign

🧪 Practice Assignments

Design a Facebook Post in Canva and Photoshop (same content, compare results).
Create a Logo in Illustrator using basic shapes.
Design a 3-page brochure in InDesign (title, services, contact).
Make a simple mobile app interface in Figma.

📁 Download & Installation Guide

🖥️ If you want:

Free trial versions of Adobe tools → https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud
Free alternative to Photoshop → https://www.photopea.com
Canva (free) → https://www.canva.com

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🎨 Module 4: Practice Projects – Build Skills with Hands-On Work

This module is all about practical experience. You’ll create beginner-to-intermediate level projects that improve your creativity, technical skills, and portfolio.

✅ Step 1: Logo Design for a Brand

🎯 Goal: Create a professional logo using Adobe Illustrator or Canva

📝 Task:

Pick a fictional brand (e.g., “NatureBites” – organic food)

Sketch 2–3 ideas on paper first
Use basic shapes and the Pen Tool in Illustrator
Choose 2 fonts: one for the brand name, one for tagline
Export in PNG (transparent) and SVG (vector)

💡 Tips:

Keep it simple (logos must be memorable)

Use flat design
Avoid more than 2 colors

✅ Step 2: Poster Design for an Event

🎯 Goal: Make an eye-catching poster using Photoshop or Canva

📝 Task:

Event: “Music Night 2025”

Include: Event name, date, time, venue, contact info
Use bright colors and bold fonts
Add relevant graphics (guitar, stage, DJ, lights)

💡 Tips:

Apply contrast & alignment (from Module 2)

Use high-quality images from unsplash.com
Don’t overcrowd — use whitespace

✅ Step 3: Social Media Post Series

🎯 Goal: Create 3–5 posts for a fictional business (Instagram or Facebook)

📝 Task:

Choose a theme: e.g., Café, Gym, Travel
Create:
1. Welcome post
2. Offer/discount post
3. Testimonial or customer review post
4. Behind-the-scenes photo
5. Quote or tip related to the brand

💡 Tips:

Use the same color palette for all posts

Create a content calendar format
Use Canva for fast creation with templates

✅ Step 4: Business Card Design

🎯 Goal: Create a clean, modern business card

📝 Task:

Choose a fictional person and brand

Front side: Name, title, logo
Back side: Email, phone, address, website

📏 Size: 3.5 × 2 inches (US standard)
🧰 Use Illustrator or Photoshop

💡 Tips:

Keep font sizes readable (min 8pt)

Use grids for alignment
Export as PDF with bleed if for print

✅ Step 5: Flyer or Brochure

🎯 Goal: Design a 2- or 3-fold flyer to promote a product or service

📝 Task:

Product: “FitX Protein Shake”
Include:
- Cover with tagline
- Inside: Features, Benefits, Ingredients
- Back: Contact and social links

📄 Tool: InDesign or Canva
💡 Design Rules:

Keep content within margins

Use icons and infographics
Balance text with visuals

✅ Step 6: Book Cover or Magazine Cover

🎯 Goal: Design a book cover using Photoshop or Canva

📝 Task:

Fiction title: “The Silent City”

Front: Title, author name, artwork
Back: Blurb (story summary), ISBN, barcode

📏 Standard Size: 6 x 9 inches
💡 Tips:

Use a dramatic image for impact
Match fonts with the mood of the book (serif for classic, sans-serif for modern)

✅ Step 7: Resume/CV Design

🎯 Goal: Make a visually attractive CV for a designer

📝 Task:

Include sections: Profile, Skills, Projects, Education, Contact

Highlight design projects and tools known
Use Canva or Illustrator template

💡 Tips:

Use icons for sections
Keep color minimal: 1 primary + 1 highlight color

📁 Bonus Project Ideas

YouTube thumbnail design

Infographic on “Healthy Living Tips”
Website homepage layout (Figma)
Menu card for a restaurant
App UI mockup (login page)

🧪 Practice Strategy

Pick 1 project per week
Use tools you learned in Module 3
Apply design principles from Module 2
Share on Behance, Instagram, or your portfolio site

🧰 Free Resources

Mockups: https://mockupworld.co

Icons: https://www.flaticon.com
Images: https://www.pexels.com
Fonts: https://fonts.google.com

🧩 Module 5: UI/UX Design – User Interface & User Experience

UI/UX Design is one of the highest-paying, most in-demand areas in graphic design. This module covers both visual layout (UI) and user journey planning (UX).

✅ Step 1: What is UI/UX Design?

UI (User Interface)	UX (User Experience)
How the app/website looks	How it feels and works for the user
Colors, buttons, icons, layout	User journey, ease of use, satisfaction
Tools: Figma, Adobe XD	Tools: Figma, Miro, Pen & Paper

🧠 Example:

UI: Beautiful login page
UX: Easy signup process, clear buttons, fast loading

🎯 Goal: Make digital products that are easy, useful, and beautiful.

✅ Step 2: Learn the Tools

You can start for free with:

🔧 Figma – https://www.figma.com (Recommended)
🔧 Adobe XD – Optional (paid)

🎓 Learn basics like:

Frames (screens)

Text, buttons, shapes
Auto layout
Prototyping (linking pages)

📹 Free Course: Figma for Beginners on YouTube (Kevin Powell, DesignCourse)

✅ Step 3: UI Design Basics

💡 UI is what users see and touch.

📝 Learn these elements:

Buttons (rounded, hover effect)

Input fields (e.g., email box)
Navigation bars (top, side)
Cards (used in shopping/product listings)
Icons (from flaticon.com)

🎯 Tips:

Use consistent spacing and colors

Stick to 2 fonts max
Design for mobile first (most users are on phones)

🧪 Practice Task:

Design a login screen in Figma (Logo, Email, Password, Login Button)

✅ Step 4: UX Design Basics

💡 UX is about how the user moves through the app/website.

🔍 Key Concepts:

User Flow: Step-by-step path a user takes (e.g., Home → Login → Dashboard)

Wireframe: Sketch layout without colors (just boxes and lines)
Usability: Make it easy to find buttons, complete tasks

🧠 Example:

Don’t put "Buy Now" button at the bottom where users can’t find it.

🧪 Practice Task:

Sketch a wireframe of a food delivery app (Home → Search → Product → Checkout)

✅ Step 5: Create Your First UI/UX Project

🎯 Goal: Design a simple Mobile App in Figma.

📝 Project Idea: To-Do List App

Screens to Design:

Welcome Page
Signup/Login
Home (task list)
Add New Task
Profile

📌 Steps:

Create 5 frames (mobile screen size)
Add UI elements (buttons, icons, text)
Link screens using Prototype Mode
Preview on phone using Figma mobile app
Export as PDF or share link

✅ Step 6: Design System & Components

As you grow:

Create Components (reusable buttons, cards, etc.)
Build a Style Guide (colors, fonts, icon style)
Use Auto Layout for responsive design

This saves time and keeps your designs consistent.

✅ Step 7: Testing Your UX

🧠 Test your design:

Ask a friend to use it (observe confusion or mistakes)
Ask: "Was it easy to navigate? What was confusing?"

💡 Tools for testing:

Maze (for real-time feedback)
Figma Share + Comments

✅ Step 8: Export & Share Your UI/UX Projects

🔧 From Figma:

Export as PDF, PNG

Share public link
Upload to Behance/Dribbble

✅ Step 9: Learn UX Writing

✍️ UX writing = Text that guides users (like "Get Started", “Try Free”)

Tips:

Be short and clear

Avoid technical terms
Use action words: “Buy Now”, “Explore”, “Next”

🧪 Mini Projects to Practice

Mobile Login Screen
E-commerce App Homepage
Music Player UI
Food Delivery Flow (Home → Cart → Payment)
Portfolio Website Layout

📁 Free UI/UX Resources

https://www.figma.com/community – Free templates

https://uimovement.com – Design ideas
https://mobbin.com – Real app UI examples
https://dribbble.com – Inspiration & portfolio site

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💼 Module 6: Freelancing & Career – Start Earning with Your Design Skills

Whether you want to work online from home, join a company, or start your own agency — this module gives you a clear roadmap.

✅ Step 1: Choose Your Career Path

🎯 Three options you can choose:

Freelancer (Work online with clients globally)
Job in a company (Full-time or part-time)
Start a design business (Design studio, merch brand, etc.)

📌 Tip: Start with freelancing for practice and exposure.

✅ Step 2: Build Your Portfolio

🧳 Your portfolio is more important than your degree.

📁 Include:

8–12 best projects (logos, posters, UI designs)
Before/after visuals
Short description (your goal, tools used, result)

🛠️ Where to upload:

https://www.behance.net

https://dribbble.com
PDF version for clients

🎯 Project ideas for portfolio:

Logo for a fictional brand

Instagram post series
App design in Figma
Business card or brochure

✅ Step 3: Create a Freelancer Profile

Here’s where you start earning money.

🎯 Top freelance platforms:

Fiverr.com
Upwork.com
Freelancer.com
Toptal.com (advanced)

🧾 How to create a Fiverr profile:

Create a free account
Upload a clear photo + write a professional bio
Add 1–2 gigs like:
- “I will design a modern logo for your brand”
- “I will design Instagram posts for your business”

💡 Tips:

Keep gig titles simple

Use keywords like “professional,” “fast delivery,” “creative”
Offer a low price initially to build reviews

✅ Step 4: Learn Client Communication

📞 This skill decides whether you’ll get the job or not.

✍️ Message template to reply to clients:

css
Hello! I’m a graphic designer with 2+ years of experience. I’ve gone through your requirements and I’d love to help. I can deliver high-quality, professional designs that match your brand style. Let’s get started!

💬 Tips:

Always be polite and responsive

Ask clear questions about what they want
Confirm timeline and payment before starting

✅ Step 5: How to Price Your Work

💰 Pricing depends on:

Your skill level

Client’s budget
Time taken

🧮 Sample Price Guide (Freelancer level):

Service	Beginner Price	Intermediate
Logo Design	₹500–₹2000	₹3000–₹10000
Social Media Post	₹100–₹500	₹500–₹1000
Website UI (1 page)	₹1500	₹4000–₹10000
Resume/CV Design	₹300–₹1000	₹1500+

💡 Tip: Start small, build reviews, increase price later.

✅ Step 6: Apply for Design Jobs

🎯 Sites to apply:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs

https://internshala.com
https://naukri.com

🧾 Build your resume with:

Skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Figma

Portfolio link (Behance/Dribbble)
Tools used, certifications if any

📌 Job Titles to search:

Graphic Designer

UI/UX Designer
Creative Designer
Visual Content Creator
Social Media Designer

✅ Step 7: Keep Learning & Specialize

After basics, choose a niche specialization:

Logo & Branding

UI/UX Design
Social Media Marketing Graphics
Print Design (brochures, menus)
Motion Graphics (Adobe After Effects)

📚 Free courses to grow:

Coursera (Google UX Certificate)
YouTube (GFXMentor, Envato Tuts+)
LinkedIn Learning (Free for students)

🔁 Summary: Your Career Plan

✅ Learn tools & design principles (Modules 1–5)
✅ Create 10+ strong portfolio projects
✅ Set up profile on Fiverr + Behance
✅ Start small freelance gigs
✅ Apply for jobs + internships
✅ Keep improving skills and pricing

🧪 Assignments

Create your Fiverr profile and list 1 gig
Upload 3 projects to Behance
Apply to 3 design internships or jobs this week

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📁 Module 7: Portfolio Building – Show Your Work Like a Pro

A design portfolio is your visual resume — it shows your creativity, skills, and style. Whether you’re applying for a job or freelancing, a strong portfolio is your #1 tool to attract opportunities.

✅ Step 1: Understand What a Portfolio Is

A portfolio is a collection of your best design work, presented in a clean and organized way. It can be:

Online (Behance, Dribbble, personal website)

PDF (for email or job applications)
Video/slideshow (for presentations or social media)

🎯 Goal: Tell a story of your skills through your designs.

✅ Step 2: Select Your Best Projects (8–12 only)

🔍 Include projects that show:

Variety (logos, social media posts, UI designs, etc.)

Creativity and clean design
Real-world problem solving

🎯 Pick 8–12 projects such as:

Logo for a fictional brand

Poster design for an event
Mobile app UI (e.g., food delivery)
Instagram post series for a brand
Resume design
Packaging or product design

📌 Don’t include early practice or low-quality work — quality beats quantity!

✅ Step 3: Structure Each Project (Case Study Style)

For each design, include 4 parts:

Project Title – “Fitness App UI Design”
Brief – What was the purpose?

“A UI design for a fitness app targeted at working professionals.”
Process – Sketches, tools used, steps

“Designed wireframes in Figma, applied color theory, used 8pt grid.”
Final Result – Clean images/screenshots/mockups

💡 Add a short paragraph explaining why you made certain design choices.

✅ Step 4: Choose a Portfolio Platform

🧰 Free and popular platforms:

Behance.net (Best for graphic/UI designers)

Dribbble.com (More visual, great for UI)
Google Sites / Wix / Notion (Create your own site)
PDF (Offline version for job applications)

🎯 Recommended for beginners: Start with Behance – simple and professional.

✅ Step 5: Create Your Behance Profile (Step-by-Step)

Go to https://www.behance.net
Sign in with Adobe ID or Google
Add a profile picture, bio, and skills
Click "Create Project" and upload:
- Project title
- Images/screenshots
- Description
- Tags (e.g., logo design, UI/UX)

💡 Tip: Use mockup templates to display work professionally (e.g., https://mockupworld.co)

✅ Step 6: Make a PDF Portfolio (Optional)

🧾 Use tools like:

Adobe InDesign

Canva
PowerPoint

📁 Your PDF should include:

Cover page
Table of contents
Project pages (with visuals + description)
Contact info

🎯 Keep it under 10MB for easy sharing via email or WhatsApp.

✅ Step 7: Share Your Portfolio

📢 Post your portfolio on:

Facebook/Instagram design groups
Freelance profiles (Fiverr, Upwork)
Apply to internships/jobs using your Behance or PDF link

💬 Example caption:

“Excited to share my latest UI/UX portfolio! Designed using Figma & Photoshop. Feedback welcome 🙌 [Portfolio Link]”

✅ Step 8: Keep Updating Regularly

🛠️ Portfolio is not a one-time task. Update it every month or after:

Every new project

Every major skill improvement
Client work (if permission is given)

🧪 Assignments

Select your top 10 projects
Create at least 1 full project case study
Upload it on Behance
Share your portfolio link on LinkedIn or Fiverr

🧰 Tools & Resources

https://www.behance.net

https://www.dribbble.com
https://mockupworld.co
https://www.canva.com

🎓 Module 8: Certifications & Internships – Gain Proof & Practical Exposure

This module helps you build credibility with certificates and get real-world experience through internships. Both are essential for building trust with clients or employers, especially if you're self-taught.

✅ Step 1: Why Certifications Matter

🎯 Certificates show:

You’ve learned structured design

You’re serious and committed
You’re job-ready

📌 While certificates are not mandatory, they boost your resume, especially when you’re starting out.

✅ Step 2: Best Free/Low-Cost Certification Courses

🎓 Recommended Platforms:

Platform	Course	Certificate	Language
Coursera	Google UX Design	✅ Yes (Free trial)	English
Udemy	Graphic Design Masterclass	✅ Yes (Paid ₹399–₹499)	English
LinkedIn Learning	Graphic Design for Beginners	✅ Yes	English
Alison.com	Diploma in Graphic Design	✅ Yes (Free/Paid)	English
GFXMentor (YouTube)	Photoshop, Illustrator	❌ No (Free learning only)	Urdu/Hindi

🔖 Recommended Course Titles:

Google UX Design Certificate (Coursera)
Adobe Photoshop CC – Essentials Training Course (Udemy)
Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners (Udemy)
Diploma in Graphic Design (Alison)

💡 Tip: Combine a free YouTube course (for learning) with a paid certificate (for resume proof).

✅ Step 3: How to Find Design Internships

Internships help you:

Get real-world experience

Work with clients or companies
Improve communication skills
Build a strong portfolio

🎯 Top Internship Platforms:

https://internshala.com
https://linkedin.com/jobs
https://naukri.com
https://hellointern.com

✅ How to Apply for an Internship

🧾 Required:

PDF Resume

Portfolio link (Behance/Dribbble)
Short cover letter

✉️ Cover Letter Sample:

“I’m a passionate self-taught graphic designer skilled in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva. I’ve completed over 10 personal projects (logos, social media posts, UI design) and am excited to gain hands-on experience in a design-focused environment. Please find my portfolio attached.”

✅ Types of Internships You Can Apply For

Graphic Design Intern

Social Media Design Intern
UI/UX Intern
Branding Intern
Creative Content Intern

📌 Tip: Even remote internships are valid and helpful.

✅ Step 4: Add Certificates & Internships to Resume

📄 Resume Sections:

Certifications:

“Google UX Design Certificate – Coursera, 2025”
Internship Experience:

“Graphic Design Intern – XYZ Agency (May 2025 – July 2025)”
Designed 15+ Instagram posts, 3 logo concepts, 2 client brochures

🧠 Always link your portfolio in your resume!

✅ Step 5: Showcase on LinkedIn

🎯 Update your LinkedIn:

Add your certificates (under Licenses & Certifications)

Add internship experience
Share a post with your design projects + certificate screenshot

✍️ Example:

“Completed the Google UX Design Certificate! Grateful to have learned design thinking and prototyping with Figma. Here’s my portfolio: [link]”

✅ Step 6: Bonus – Participate in Design Challenges

You can also build exposure through:

Daily UI Challenge (https://www.dailyui.co)

Logo Design Challenges (on Instagram or Behance)
Dribbble Shots Challenge
Canva Design Challenge (monthly themes)

🏆 Some platforms even offer prizes, recognition, and job referrals.

📘 Summary of What to Do in Module 8

✅ Complete 1–2 certification courses
✅ Apply to at least 3 internships (remote/online is fine)
✅ Update resume + LinkedIn with credentials
✅ Share your work publicly (LinkedIn, Behance)
✅ Keep learning + collecting feedback

🧪 Assignment

Choose one course from Udemy or Coursera

Apply to one internship on Internshala or LinkedIn
Upload certificate screenshot to your portfolio

Tags: free courses