Course Title: AI-Powered Graphic Design
Duration: 8 Weeks (2 Months)
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Ideal For: Aspiring graphic designers, content creators, freelancers, marketers
Tools Covered: Adobe Photoshop (AI), Illustrator, Firefly, Express, Canva AI, DALL·E, Midjourney (demo), Runway ML, Remove.bg, Looka, Khroma, Leonardo.AI, etc.
Week 1: Design Basics + Intro to AI in Design
- Principles of design: Balance, hierarchy, contrast, proximity, repetition, alignment
- Color theory & typography basics
- Layout structure for social media, print, and branding
- Introduction to AI in design
- What is AI? Role in graphic design
- Use cases: speed, variation, creativity
- Copyright, ethical use, human vs machine
Mini Projects:
- Design a poster and a logo manually
- Create an AI-generated image using Firefly for concept
Week 2: Photoshop AI + Illustrator AI
- Photoshop (Generative Fill, Expand, Neural Filters)
- Object removal, background replacement, image extension
- Illustrator (Vector AI features)
- Auto-recolor, smart font pairing
- Generating graphics from prompts using Firefly
Mini Projects:
- Poster design with Photoshop AI
- Vector logo & icon set using Illustrator AI
Week 3: Adobe Express & Canva AI for Fast Design
- Smart templates, brand kits
- Auto-resize & AI social media content
- Creating content calendars for Instagram, YouTube
- Quick video thumbnails and event creatives
- Text-to-image with Adobe Firefly inside Express
Mini Projects:
- Create a brand’s social media kit
- 3-set Insta posts + reel cover + banner using AI
Week 4: AI Image Generation & Prompt Crafting
- DALL·E, Midjourney (demo), Leonardo AI
- Prompt engineering: styles, camera angle, art direction
- Generate product mockups, characters, surreal compositions
- Understanding resolution, realism vs style
Mini Projects:
- AI-based concept poster
- Product branding visuals using text prompts
Week 5: AI Tools for Branding & Automation
- Looka, Brandmark, Khroma: Logo, color schemes, brand elements
- Remove.bg, Cleanup.pictures: AI cutouts, background removal
- Generate presentation decks & brand profiles
- Logo kits and business card mockups
Mini Projects:
- Complete AI-powered branding kit for a startup (logo, palette, card, letterhead)
Week 6: Generative Typography + AI Layout Tools
- Typography matching tools (Fontjoy, Google Fonts AI match)
- Layout automation for poster/web banners
- Optional Demo: Uizard or Figma AI for layout design (web or app UI)
- Creating engaging visual hierarchy in AI-aided compositions
Mini Projects:
- AI-powered magazine cover or book design
- One-click UI layout for landing page (demo)
Week 7: Real-World Project Execution
- Final Project Brief: Choose 1 from below
- Brand campaign (poster, Insta grid, logo, cover photo)
- Product launch design (label, ads, showcase)
- Event design (flyer, banner, thumbnails)
- Mid-Week Review + Feedback
- Exporting high-res assets, mockup presentation
Week 8: Portfolio Curation + Showcase
- Behance/Dribbble portfolio setup
- Exporting process, file types, mockup insertion
- Final jury presentation (internal + external)
- Tips to pitch yourself as an AI-powered designer
