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I am a beginner and this course was a great choice. Excited to work on some of my projects and submit for feedback.
The secret ingredient that can elevate your work is Graphic Design Theory. It’s the 'why' behind every decision you make as a graphic designer. It is the key to make a lasting visual impact on your audience.
The Graphic Design Theory Series was made to help you evolve from a mere user of design applications to a true expert of effective visual communication. The knowledge you can acquire here will help you whether you are a seasoned creative professional or just starting out as a graphic designer, and it will serve you for the rest of your life.
The secret ingredient that can elevate your work is Graphic Design Theory. It’s the 'why' behind every decision you make as a graphic designer. It is the key to make a lasting visual impact on your audience.
The Graphic Design Theory Series was made to help you evolve from a mere user of design applications to a true expert of effective visual communication. The knowledge you can acquire here will help you whether you are a seasoned creative professional or just starting out as a graphic designer, and it will serve you for the rest of your life.




12
courses
100+
exercises
500+
terms
1000+
references




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graphic Design theory series
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This training series is a perfect fit for any field where visual communication and aesthetic harmony are important.
For graphic designers in particular, this knowledge will begin to elevate everything you already do well, making your workflow more enjoyable and your end result much more satisfying. This course will suit you if:
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* These Applications have both a desktop and iPad version with seperate MasterClasses for each
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I am a beginner and this course was a great choice. Excited to work on some of my projects and submit for feedback.
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This is a very good course! It is extremely easy to follow and the instructor seems to be very knowledgeable with the program. I will probably watch it again to get more acclimated to the differences between Adobe Illustrator on the desktop and the iPad app.
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Access to the Graphic Design Starter Bootcamp & Starter CommunityThe Bootcamp is a 3-months-long guided learning program for beginner students or hobbyist designers with fun projects and a supportive community of like-minded students. | ||||
Certification for each completed courseBoth Martin (graphic design) and Ozgur (motion graphics) are renowned masters of their field, and among the best Adobe Certified Instructors globally. You will get a signed certificate for each course you complete. | ||||
Quizzes, downloadable exercise files & resourcesTest your knowledge by taking quizzes and practice everything you learn with structured exercises and useful training materials. | ||||
Creative communityBe inspired by joining a thriving community of creative spirits. Share your work to get valuable feedback from fellow students. | ||||
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Access our entire course libraryIn addition to our Masterclasses, you will have access to project-based courses such as the Character Design course or the 365 Days of Creativity, which help more experienced students improve their portfolios and create stunning design pieces. | N/A | N/A | ||
Creative projects with personalised feedbackChoose from various Career Paths like (Graphic Design, Illustration, UX & Web Design, Logo etc.) and get monthly feedback and guidance on your work from us. | N/A | N/A | ||
Interactive webinars and priority supportTake part in monthly live events and speak with Martin and his team of creative professionals. | N/A | N/A | ||
Start Your Membership now ❯ | $19 / month | $35 / month | $67 / month $670 / year | |
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Teaching videos are clear and to the point. There is a logical progression. Creative briefs are varied and interesting. They span a wide range of Adobe software use and cover a broad selection of creative areas. The team are easily accessible via email and are very helpful in answering any queries. The community helps you connect with other designers who are learning. It's a great space to share your own work and see the work of others. You naturally feel motivated to create work (including personal work) to share. If you are serious about learning how to be a designer and working out which area of design you want to specialise in, I highly recommend their Pro Membership. I believe it's the best online learning service I've ever used.
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YES I’m a Designer masterclasses are really the way to go if you want to follow the career of an upcoming graphic designer. Knowledgeable, trained staff and kind humans are always there to help you the best they can, and provide to-the-point advice. The community they’ve built is also a great place to share your work and grow your skills by receiving and giving constructive feedback. I’m happy as I watch my portfolio becoming stronger week by week!
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This was such a clear and well paced course. I appreciated that the instructor would always say the shortcuts he used as a reminder of what was learned in previous lessons. It definitely helped me remember and I’m excited to start using the program instead of feeling intimidated by it.
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I actually took Martin's InDesign Masterclass course several years ago when I started working in communications, and I came out of it with the ability to be extremely efficient with one of my recurring tasks (monthly PDF newsletter). When the opportunity for professional development came up at work this year, I decided to go back to Martin's courses after having tried to up-skill other Adobe software using our company's Pluralsight subscription and not being too happy with the results. I was so glad to find out that Yes I'm a Designer now offers Premiere Pro and After Effects courses along with Illustrator and Photoshop, which made the monthly subscription a better sell for me at work (when I took InDesign, I only signed up for that course instead of going with the subscription, since there were much fewer courses back in the day). I just finished the Illustrator Masterclass and am working my way through Photoshop, and I can recommend the Masterclasses even for people who already use the software regularly but were initially self taught, so perhaps didn't know all the tips and tricks that can end up saving a ton of time on a project and make the tasks more fun. Obviously, if you're a beginner (like I was with InDesign back in the day), these courses are also perfect.
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I have been working on the Indesign and Illustrator courses and they are excellent. They are very complete and the level of detail of the courses is great for anyone trying to get a handle on Adobe products. The examples and the student exercises help me understand the concepts. I have gone to one webinar and felt that Martin is knowledgeable and makes a real connection with the repeating students that submit work for him to review and mentor them.
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Very professional and didactically very well explained learning content. Even though English is not my native language, I can easily follow the exercises. I have been working with Adobe software for 20 years, but mostly with Photoshop. The courses on the other Adobe programs are an absolute enrichment for my further education.
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Martin is a fantastic teacher. I have been using Illustrator for 25 years, but often felt that I didn't know it particularly deeply, and wasn't using it as efficiently or fully as I'd like. I learned so much from the Illustrator Masterclass - part of a large collection of courses included in the subscription - and immediately started working better and more confidently as a result. I feel like I know the software much better and was surprised to discover whole tools and techniques that I didn't previously know existed. The course has inspired me and made me excited to create again. I'm looking forward to exploring the course library further.
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The Yes I'm a Designer program is a MUST for designers looking to up-level their skills. The courses are broken down into bite-sized videos that are super easy to follow and Martin shares all kinds of cool tips along the way. I would definitely recommend these courses to anyone who's either looking to become a designer or a designer who's looking to up their game in a competitive industry.
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I haven't changed my mind on the course since I first started. Although not a PS veteran, I was already familiar with the program, but there was so much that I didn't know, or better ways to do what I was already doing. Martin is a great teacher who's injected a lot of personality, thought and care into these course. Very easy to follow and I highly recommend this course as well as all the others!
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Martin Perhiniak is really the best teacher at all. He described each and every tool of the Adobe Photoshop in detail. His way of of teaching is very expressive. cool and humble. I subscribed his Bootcamp and learned a lot. Now I have taken subscription of his Plus Membership. I will go with his Pro Membership In Sha Allah. Best of luck Martin Sir for more and more success.








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Meet Your Instructor...
Martin Perhiniak
Martin is a graphic designer, illustrator and an Adobe Certified Instructor. He was recently voted one of the Top 10 Adobe Instructors in the World.
Before launching Yes I'm a Designer, Martin worked as a designer for Pixar, BBC, Mattel and Accenture, and taught teams at Transport for London, Google, Ben & Jerry's and Oxford University Press.
Martin regularly speaks at industry events; most recently Adobe MAX, the ultimate creative conference.