LinkedIn Learning
Depending on the nature of your design, you might be able to start straight away, or you might benefit from learning the fundamentals first. We recommend building a strong foundation in key areas like typography, colour theory, layout, and visual hierarchy to help you grow as a designer.
Graphic Design Foundations covers the key elements and principles, including shapes, space, scale, and hierarchy, and shows how tools like grids, proportions, and colour can create compelling designs.
Design Software
There are many different design software options available, all built around the same fundamentals. As you may be working with scalable artwork, we’ll signpost you towards vector editing tools, which are especially useful for creating logos, icons, illustrations, and designs that need to be resized without losing quality.
Adobe Express
Adobe Express is a browser and mobile app for creating and editing graphics. It offers simple tools and templates to design visual content quickly and efficiently, suitable for both beginners and experienced users. A free account is required to use the software.
Inkscape
Inkscape is a free, open-source vector graphics software. It offers tools for creating and editing scalable graphics, illustrations, and designs, suitable for both beginners and experienced users. No paid licence is required.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is a professional vector graphics software used for creating and editing scalable illustrations and designs. It offers a wide range of drawing tools, effects, and integrations with other Adobe apps, suitable for both beginners and experienced users. You will need your own Adobe licence or be enrolled on a specific course at Hallam to have access.
