Designing with GenAI and Capstone Project

Overview

This comprehensive graphic design course empowers you to stay ahead of the curve, harnessing AI tools and creating a professional portfolio that showcases your talent. Analyze competitors, explore design trends, and complete a capstone project that enhances your designs for fictitious gaming company. By the end, you'll be equipped to navigate the design industry with confidence, leveraging AI for creative solutions, and presenting a polished portfolio to potential employers. This is an introduction course, intended for aspiring graphic designers who want to gain a competitive edge by learning how to leverage AI tools in your design workflow, graphic designers seeking to expand their skills and stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies, including generative AI, and anyone interested in the future of design. To succeed in this course, you should have basic literacy, familiarity with basic design principles, and access to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Syllabus

Current trends and capstone project

This module empowers you to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of design. Learn how to stay informed on emerging trends, research and analyze competitors' work, and apply these insights to create contemporary designs that stand out. In this module, you'll also work on a capstone project, where you'll apply the skills learned in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

Generative AI tools in design

This module explores the exciting world of generative AI and its transformative potential in graphic design. Discover how to leverage AI tools like Adobe Firefly and Midjourney to enhance the creative process, automate repetitive tasks, and generate a multitude of innovative design variations. Apply these skills to the capstone project, using generative AI to create diverse and captivating game posters, pushing the boundaries of design possibilities.

Portfolio development

This module describes the crucial process of building a professional design portfolio that effectively showcases skills and creativity. Learn to strategically select and organize your best work, crafting a compelling narrative that highlights strengths and expertise. Explore the essential elements of a professional portfolio and discover how to present projects in a polished and engaging manner using Adobe tools.

Job interview preparation

This module prepares you to confidently showcase your skills and passion in a design job interview. Learn the essential steps and best practices for effectively presenting your portfolio, highlighting your design process and the rationale behind your choices. Gain valuable experience through a mock interview and portfolio presentation, receiving constructive feedback to help you shine in real-world interviews.