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DES / Communication Design (T59): LinkedIn Learning Videos

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning contains video courses on a wide range of subject areas, including design.

To watch the videos on this page, you must first login with your TP email address (for TP staff and full-time students) or POLITE student ID (for CET students) and password. Click here to see the LinkedIn Learning guide.

You can also click here to browse all Design related videos in LinkedIn Learning.


 

Magazine Design Course [56m] by John McWade

The best way to get started in magazine design is to study the greats: magazines like Rolling Stone, Time, and National Geographic. Discover the role of typography, imagery, and the grid, and find out how to sustain a look from beginning to end.

 

Drawing Vector Graphics Course [5h 34m] by Von Glitschka

Join designer and illustrator Von Glitschka as he deconstructs the creative process to teach you how to develop and create precise vector graphics. Von provides a systematic methodology to help you improve your research and ideation skills. He showcases how drawing improves digital creation by helping you establish a solid foundation to guide your vector building.

 

Graphic Design Careers: First Steps Course [20m] by Cara St. Hilaire

New to graphic design? You're in the right place. Discover the most crucial skills, tools, and techniques for graphic designers today, and which courses you need to kick-start your career. Learn about the importance of planning and sketching, and review resources that can help you tap into your inner creativity.

 

Spotting Logo Trends Course [1h 3m] by Bill Gardner

In this course, Bill Gardner explains how trends develop and shares why spotting trends is important to logo designers. He takes you through the process of tracing the evolution of specific trends as examples. Using this skill, designers gain a distinct edge on the competition.

 

Brand Design Foundations Course [2h 34m] by Sean Adams

Everyone knows the importance of great branding, but how do you build a brand from scratch? In this course, Sean Adams, professor of branding and brand identity at ArtCenter College of Design, explains branding as a process that successfully communicates a company’s unique message.

 

Design Thinking: Understanding the Process Course [43m] by Chris Nodder

Curious about design thinking? It's the design methodology on everyone's mind. While it's not magic, design thinking can help you save time and find more creative solutions to your customers' needs. In this course, Chris Nodder explains where design thinking fits into product development and what it can help you achieve.