AI Design Bootcamp (Self-Paced)
IDV640

• Retouch photos and design custom graphics
• Enhance images by adjusting color, brightness, and contrast
• Use selections to edit specific areas of an image
• Prepare images for digital, web, video, or print
• Simplify edits with adjustment layers
• Remove backgrounds using layer masks
• Sharpen photos for clarity and impact
• Apply visual effects with filters, shadows, blend modes, and more

Learn how to create and edit vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator, from basic shapes to advanced design techniques.

• Design a range of graphics, including logos, icons, patterns, packaging, and typography
• Master the Pen tool for vector drawings using tracing templates
• Work with shapes, brushes, and painting tools
• Apply gradients and blends to create colorful vector graphics
• Develop patterns for graphic and fashion design
• Create graphics specifically for packaging
• Prepare and save files for web or print

• Design layouts combining text, color, and graphics
• Import and style text and images
• Apply and manage color in your designs
• Create short and long documents, including brochures, advertisements, magazines, and books
• Prepare files for final output, whether for print or PDF
• Create and edit paragraph and character styles for consistent text formatting
• Use master pages to control layouts in multi-page documents
• Work with anchored objects, tables, libraries, find/change tools, and more

Build a strong foundation in graphic design while working on real-world projects to expand your portfolio.

• Explore the fundamental elements of design
• Build and expand your graphic design portfolio
• Learn to present your work and incorporate constructive feedback
• Deepen your understanding of both formal and conceptual design processes
• Showcase your projects by uploading them to Adobe Portfolio to create a professional portfolio website

Learn how to design and prototype user interfaces with Figma, the industry-leading tool for UI/UX design. This course covers essential skills, including working with components, auto layout, interactive prototypes, and team collaboration.

• Design UI/UX layouts optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop using grids and frames.
• Work with components and variants to create reusable design elements efficiently.
• Build interactive prototypes with clickable links, overlays, and smart animations.
• Use auto layout to streamline spacing, alignment, and responsive design workflows.
• Share and collaborate on designs in real time using Figma’s cloud-based features.
• Export assets for web, apps, and developers in multiple formats, including SVG and PNG.

• Work with Figma’s advanced prototyping tools to create more realistic user experiences.
• Learn how to use variables and variable modes to build more flexible designs.
• Apply conditionals to add deeper interactivity to prototypes.
• Create light and dark modes using organized variable collections.
• Use primitive and semantic layers to build clearer, more scalable design systems.

Master the fundamentals of UI design and build a portfolio of professional projects in this hands-on course. Learn best practices for designing websites and mobile apps, from wireframing to visual design concepts.

• Develop a strong foundation in UI design, including typography, color, and layout principles.
• Design engaging and user-friendly interfaces for websites and mobile applications.
• Work with Figma to create wireframes, prototypes, and interactive designs.
• Receive personalized feedback and expert guidance to refine your design skills.
• Build portfolio-ready projects to showcase your UI design expertise.
• Learn industry best practices and UI patterns to create visually effective digital products.

• Understand the purpose of user experience design and how it shapes digital products
• Learn how UX Designers contribute to product teams and collaborate with other roles
• Explore the main stages of the UX design process from research through iteration
• Practice common UX research methods, including interviews, observation, heuristic review, and related techniques
• Use core UX terms and deliverables such as personas, journey maps, scenarios, and design documentation
• Apply sketching and iterative design methods to develop and refine ideas
• Learn how to organize, document, and present UX work clearly

• Conduct user research through interviews, surveys, competitive analysis, and usability testing to better understand user needs
• Create personas, journey maps, user flows, and information architecture to organize insights and guide design decisions
• Design wireframes, responsive layouts, and polished UI screens for web and mobile interfaces
• Apply usability principles, accessibility standards, and common UI patterns to create clear, user-friendly experiences
• Build interactive prototypes and refine designs based on feedback, usability findings, and project goals
• Document your research, design process, and final solutions in a portfolio-ready UX case study

Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing graphic design through hands-on projects that integrate tools like Adobe Firefly, MidJourney, and ChatGPT. Learn to streamline workflows, enhance visual assets, and create cohesive brand packages using cutting-edge AI platforms.

• Generate vector illustrations, photo edits, and layouts using AI tools in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Create original visuals through prompt-based image generation with MidJourney, Leonardo AI, and DALL·E 3
• Enhance and restore images with AI-powered sharpening, upscaling, and denoising techniques
• Use ChatGPT and Notion AI to develop creative briefs, brand names, and design concepts
• Build mood boards, style guides, and concept sets with free and paid AI design tools
• Assemble a complete brand identity using multiple AI platforms within a simulated design workflow

• Use Claude Code to support planning, coding, debugging, and multi-step software tasks
• Practice prompt engineering techniques that improve direction, clarity, and recovery during development
• Build familiarity with Git, GitHub, and collaborative coding workflows
• Understand core web development concepts and modern application structure
• Create a full-stack project using Next.js, Supabase, authentication, APIs, and responsive design
• Strengthen application quality through testing, security practices, and deployment workflows

• Choose and plan three design-focused app projects that support your creative goals and portfolio direction
• Create a custom portfolio website with project galleries, case studies, contact forms, asset uploads, hosting, and custom domains
• Build interactive design tools such as editable design systems, component previews, and exportable design variables
• Develop AI-assisted creative apps, including brand studios, social ad generators, pitch deck designers, and brand identity starter kits
• Create motion and microinteraction tools with live previews, polished user interactions, and developer-ready handoff specs
• Add production-ready features such as databases, authentication, APIs, file uploads, responsive design, accessibility, and live deployment