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Quick and Dirty Graphic Design For Non-Designers
A Hands-On Mini Course to Help You Grasp and Practice Design Principles, Computer Skills, and Visual Formats Quickly
$97
Limited Introductory Price of $47
The Goal: You Need to Teach Yourself Graphic Design, But You Feel Stuck, Unmotivated, or Overwhelmed
You need a quick, step-by-step approach to start learning graphic design, but there’s so much information out there, with so many stages, and so much pressure and overwhelm.
You need to learn graphic design because you are:
- A business owner, digital creator, or artist who wants to create your own messages and visual content
- Over-30 and stuck in a computer all day and would rather be creating
- The creative type who always wanted to experiment with design to fulfill your creative side
- The professional who wants to expand your credentials with in-demand, technology skills
- The solopreneur who aspires to build a passive income side-hustle
The Obstacle: Learning Graphic Design From Home is Not Straight Forward
With so much information out there, where do you start? What’s the most effective way to learn graphic design?
Most courses and books for graphic design beginners are either too broad or too specialized, too academic or too technical.
Here’s what people say about some well-know courses and books:
“Our assignments were simple and I felt no excitement in doing them. It would have been beneficial to see how these fundamental building blocks could be used in real life design.”
“[The book] was OK. I was looking fora more hands-on help for people who no experience with computer programs”
“The reason why it’s 4 instead of 5 stars is because I wish there was more engagement or feedback from the course staff.”
“People need an instructional step by step, not a school lesson”
But There’s A Different Way To Get Started In Graphic Design
I started teaching myself graphic design and web development in my 30s. The thing is I had to learn graphic design.
As a young Ph.D. graduate with no real technical skills, I was being left behind in the job market.
Today, I’ve taught digital graphic design to hundreds of college students who need to get started fast and in the right way.
With this mini-course, I’m taking my proven approach for getting students from zero to effective to help you flatten the graphic design learning curve and get you designing as quickly as possible.
What You’ll Learn and Do In This Mini Course
You’ll Will:
✅ Learn the building blocks of any design to start seeing like a designer
✅ Understand the most important rules of design to start thinking like a designer
✅ Get started with grids to understand and practice layout and composition
You’ll Also:
✅ Get started with computer exercises to produce real designs with PowerPoint (yes, you can create legit designs with computer programs you already have)
✅ Create real compositions, such as event posters and social media posts
✅ Implement quick and dirty recipes, tricks, and tools for color, typography, layouts, and more
Learning to Think Like a Designer As You Practice Is the Key
I learned graphic design on my own, so I understand the frustration and slow progress of learning graphic design from home.
However, I finally discovered the best approach for learning graphic design once and for all.
Once I changed my approach to learning graphic design, I quickly started creating designs that worked.
And the approach was so simple:
- Learn to apply the golden rules of design
- Learn computer skills applying design principles from the very beginning
And this is exactly the foundation of this course.
Real Student Results:
“I recently began a graphic design course and on my first homework I was mute. I didn’t understand what he wanted from me. I purchased your book and 3 days later I completed my task and sent it to the teacher. His reply? ‘Wow! You really put some effort into this. Well done. Bravo!’” – F. Mitea
“I’m so glad I stumbled upon your website. I just have to say that this is the best website and advice I’ve received since my quest to gain more skills in graphic design.” – Koreen
“I wanted to let you know that I love your blog. Your site looks wonderful, is easy to navigate and your writing was super informative. You can see all the hard work put into this! I will definitely be coming back to read more – thank you for helping me in my art journey.”
–Clara
“I’m a photographer who has dabbled in graphic design in the past, and I’m getting back into it now. Thanks for inspiring me!”
–Adam
“Just wanted to thank you for the free book, ‘How to Get Started in Graphic Design.’ It’s quite short, but still packed with very useful and helpful information.”
–Matt
The Course
In this hands-on course, you will learn the fundamental rules that apply to any design BUT you will also get your hands dirty with the computer to learn to apply these principles and create actual designs.
You will learn:
- To recognize and use the fundamental building blocks that make up any graphic representation, which will allow you to “build” designs more effectively.
- The most important design principles and how they are applied to effective designs. These are “rules” you can repeat over and over to create designs that are attractive, professional, and effective.
- The most important rules of composition and layout, which will allow you to arrange graphics and information and plan a design successfully.
What you’ll do:
- Get your hands dirty with the computer to learn the basic operations of graphic design software
- Practice design principles with easy -to-follow exercises
- Learn quick and dirty tricks and recipes you can apply to typography, color, layout, and more
$97
Limited Introductory Price of $47
Your Instructor
Hi! My name is Ruben and I help over-30 creators and non-designers learn graphic design in a better way, so that they can become unstuck, finally start progressing, and successfully transition to a fulfilling creative path.
I may teach graphic design in college now, but I started learning graphic design just like you, from a computer at home on my own.
I made many mistakes, but I finally developed a method for learning and becoming a graphic designer successfully.
And I have helped hundreds of students jumpstart their graphic design careers by teaching them what matters the most in graphic design.
Today, I’m extending that opportunity to the readers of my blog, Self-Made Designer.
Who Is This Course for?
The course is meant for over-30 creators, beginners, and non-designers who need to learn graphic design from home and feel stuck, unmotivated, or lost who want the most efficient way to learn the foundations, including design program skills.
I’m looking for students who are highly motivated to progress in their path to becoming a graphic designer.
Ideally:
- You are a creative adult who wants to unlock your creative side
- You have a specific reason or motivation for learning graphic design (you need a career change, you are a creator pursuing passive income, or you need to gain technical skills to upgrade your profile)
- You have the discipline and commitment to complete exercises and assignments
What’s Included?
This is what’s included in the course:
- Video lessons explaining theoretical concepts with real-world design examples
- Video tutorials showing you a step-by-step approach to creating actual designs using PowerPoint
- PDF handouts, exercises, and explanations to support your learning
- Access to a private course community to get support, feedback, and encouragement
How Much Does It Cost?
This course is valued at $197, but I’m offering the course only to my readers for an introductory low price of $47.
This price point will increase in future versions.
Quick and Dirty Graphic Design For Non-Designers
✅ Improve your understanding of design significantly
✅ Gain computer design experience with software you already own
✅ Practice common design formats
✅ Turn your creative side into a rewarding career or path