H O W T O B E C O M E
GRAPHIC
DESIGNER
ONE MONTH STEP BY STEP SCHEDULE
@Tk_design1
Week 1: Photoshop
Foundations
Day 1-3: Introduction to Graphic Design
What is graphic design by Gareth David Studio
The Principles of Design by Envato Tuts+
Day 4-5: Getting Started with Photoshop
Photoshop for Beginners by Envato Tuts+
Master Layers - Photoshop for Beginners by PiXimperfect
Day 6-7: Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Advanced Photoshop Techniques by PiXimperfect
Photo Manipulation Tutorial by PiXimperfect
Week-1 Task
Task: Create a Digital Collage Using
PhotoshopUse Photoshop to combine
multiple images and create a visually
appealing collage.
Try out different layering techniques,
blending modes, and basic image
adjustments to make the collage visually
interesting.
Experiment with arranging and
overlapping images to create a cohesive
composition
Week 2: More Photoshop
and Introduction to
Illustrator
Day 8-10: Advanced Photoshop and Introduction
to Illustrator
Advanced Photoshop Techniques by PiXimperfect
Introduction to Illustrator for Beginners by Envato Tuts+
Day 11-12: Typography and Design Principles
Typography Basics by LearnFree
The Principles of Design Envato Tuts+
Day 13-14: Logo Design Essentials
How to Design a Logo by Satori Graphics
Logo Design Process by Satori Graphics
Week-2 Task
Task: Design a typographic poster using
Photoshop. Focus on choosing
appropriate fonts, layout, and color
combinations to convey a specific
message or theme.
Week 3: Illustrator
Deep Dive
Day 15-17: Advanced Illustrator Techniques
Master Adobe Illustrator by Dansky
Tips to Make Vector Art for Beginners by Adobe Asia Pacific
Day 18-19: Color Theory and Typography in
Illustrator
ADVANCED Color Theory by Satori Graphics
How To Create Custom Type Designs by Spoon Graphics
Day 20-21: Prepare your file for print
How to export your label design file for print by print
design academy
Week-3 Task
Create a mock logo for a fictional
company or brand using both Photoshop
and Illustrator. Explore different design
iterations and variations.
Week 4: Advanced
Illustrator and Portfolio
Building
Day 22-24: Branding and Identity Design
Branding Basics by LearnFree
Brand Identity Design Process by Will Paterson
Day 25-26: Packaging Design Principles
How to create a Product Packaging Design by Abi Connick
Designing a Product Label & Packaging by Abi Connick
Day 27-28: Final Projects and Portfolio Building
Graphic Design Portfolio Video by Satori Graphics
Freelance Graphic Designer by Jesse Nyberg
Week-4 Task
Choose a real or fictional product and
create packaging designs for it.
Consider the target audience,
branding elements, and practical
aspects of packaging design.
