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Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications Specialization
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Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications Specialization

Master Graphic Design for Print & Digital. Build design skills for print and digital using core layout and composition principles.

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
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1 month at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Apply visual hierarchy to control how viewers interact with your designs

  • Design professional-quality materials for both print and digital platforms

  • Use principles like negative space, perspective, and texture to add depth and clarity

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Taught in English
Recently updated!

August 2025

22 practice exercises

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Typography
Category: Design Strategies
Category: Design Elements And Principles
Category: Storytelling
Category: Graphic and Visual Design
Category: Creative Design

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Design Strategies
Category: Visual Design
Category: Typography
Category: Design Elements And Principles
Category: Graphic and Visual Design
Category: Graphic Design

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Adobe InDesign
Category: File Management
Category: Adobe Illustrator
Category: Graphic Design
Category: Color Matching
Category: Graphic and Visual Design
Category: Typography
Category: Adobe Photoshop
Category: Logo Design
Category: Style Guides
Category: Color Theory
Category: Design

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Motion Graphics
Category: Animations
Category: User Experience Design
Category: Multimedia
Category: Graphic and Visual Design
Category: Web Design
Category: Style Guides
Category: Wireframing
Category: Design Elements And Principles
Category: Digital Design
Category: Responsive Web Design
Category: Graphic Design
Category: Adobe XD

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