Practical Photoshop: Create 40 Graphic Design Projects

Create scroll-stopping graphics with Photoshop! Complete 40 graphic design projects and master design skills that stand out. Read more.

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13h 39m

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring graphic designers who want to create beautiful, professional content
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs who need high-quality visuals for their brand and marketing
  • Bloggers, YouTubers, and content creators looking to boost engagement with standout graphics

What you’ll learn:

  • Clickable and high-converting Facebook ads
  • Scroll-stopping Instagram posts that drive likes and shares
  • YouTube thumbnails designed to increase click-through rates
  • Engaging newsletters that improve open rates and conversions
  • Eye-catching CVs and resumes that help you stand out to employers
  • Memorable business cards that make a strong first impression
  • Essential logo design principles to build brand identity
  • Product catalogs tailored for sales and client presentations
  • Indoor banner ads perfect for promotions and events
  • Professional-looking cover images for all your social media profiles
  • And much more! You’ll work on a wide variety of graphic design projects, each with a practical purpose to help you build a portfolio and gain real-world design experience.

Requirements:

  • A very basic understanding of Photoshop
  • Any version of Photoshop (Photoshop CC recommended; CS6 acceptable)
  • Adobe Lightroom or Elements are not supported
  • Occasional use of Adobe Illustrator (for simple copy-paste tasks only)

Hi, I’m Chris Barin, Adobe Certified Photoshop Instructor, web and app designer, and entrepreneur. I created this course for anyone who needs eye-catching graphics for their business, personal brand, or content creation. Whether you’re working on graphic design projects for clients or your own business, this course equips you with the skills and tools to succeed.

This course is focused on practical Photoshop techniques—no fluff, just hands-on, real-world design work. Even if you’re not an experienced designer, as long as you understand the basics of Photoshop, you’ll be able to follow along and complete every project. However, if you’ve never opened Photoshop before, this course may not be the right starting point.

Included Features

  • Course Workbook: Get up and running quickly with detailed technique breakdowns and answers to common questions
  • Live Chat on Discord: Join our active student community, ask questions, and get feedback directly from me and fellow learners
  • Downloadable Source Files (PSDs): Easily customize designs by replacing sample content with your own
  • Exclusive Facebook Group: Connect with over 4,000 members, share your work, and stay inspired

This course goes beyond photo editing—you’ll discover how Photoshop can be a powerful tool for creating visuals that drive results. Whether you’re building a brand, launching a product, or growing an online presence, these skills will help you stand out.

Follow me on my profile to be notified of new courses.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you’ll confidently create stunning designs using Photoshop.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Enroll now and unlock the power of Photoshop for all your design needs.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Discover The World Of Graphic Design
Welcome And How To Use This Course 00:00:00
Quick Answers To Get Started 00:00:00
Download The Course Workbook And Resources 00:00:00
See All The Course Projects Here 00:00:00
First Exercise - Have Fun With It 00:00:00
How To Make Your Life Easier As A Designer 00:00:00
Graphic Design – A Down-To-Earth Explanation 00:00:00
Using Photoshop For Every Project 00:00:00
Design Resources (Assets) Explained 00:00:00
Best Sources For Beautiful Images (Free And Paid) 00:00:00
Best Sources For Awesome Fonts (Free And Paid) 00:00:00
Best Sources For Icons, Illustrations, Vectors (Free And Paid) 00:00:00
Optional – Setting Up Photoshop 00:00:00
Activity: Mix And Match Design Assets 00:00:00
What Does It Take To Create Beautiful Graphics? 00:00:00
Section 2 - Design A Facebook Cover Project
Introduction 00:00:00
Best Project Settings And Aspect Ratios 00:00:00
This Is How You Create Great Text For Your Projects 00:00:00
How I Select Images That Fit My Project 00:00:00
Arranging The Assets On The Canvas 00:00:00
Designing The Cover 00:00:00
Typography For The Facebook Cover 00:00:00
Fine Tuning The Cover 00:00:00
Conclusion 00:00:00
Section 3 - Create Clickable YouTube Thumbnails
The Connection Between YouTube Thumbnails And Views 00:00:00
The Absolute Best Way To Design YouTube Thumbnails 00:00:00
The Power Of A Mockup 00:00:00
Classic YouTube Thumbnail – Part 1 00:00:00
Classic YouTube Thumbnail – Part 2 00:00:00
Abstract YouTube Thumbnail – Part 1 00:00:00
Abstract YouTube Thumbnail – Part 2 00:00:00
Choose Your Own Style 00:00:00
Before And After Thumbnail 00:00:00
Illustration-Based Thumbnail – Part 1 00:00:00
Illustration-Based Thumbnail – Part 2 00:00:00
Personal Brand Thumbnail 00:00:00
Text Behind And In Front Of You 00:00:00
Conclusions 00:00:00
Section 4 - Design A Facebook Cover Project #2
Introduction 00:00:00
Analyze Your Assets And Options 00:00:00
Setting The Project’s Foundation 00:00:00
Creating A Neutral Background With A Noise Texture 00:00:00
Sizing Up The Products Correctly 00:00:00
Creating Shadows For The Products 00:00:00
Fine Tuning The Cover 00:00:00
Using Vector Graphics To Create Version 2 00:00:00
Creative Facebook Cover Iteration 00:00:00
Section 5 - Designs For Instagram
Introduction 00:00:00
Instagram Content Creation Hack 00:00:00
Clean Product Presentation – Part 1 00:00:00
Clean Product Presentation – Part 2 00:00:00
Instagram Mockups – Easy 00:00:00
Inspirational Content – Part 1 00:00:00
Inspirational Content – Part 2 00:00:00
Black And White Content 00:00:00
Instagram Food Content 00:00:00
Instagram Personal Branding – Part 1 00:00:00
Instagram Personal Branding – Part 2 00:00:00
Instagram Content Striking Colors – Part 1 00:00:00
Instagram Content Striking Colors – Part 2 00:00:00
Section 6 - Packaging Design
Overview And Download The Template 00:00:00
Explore The Template And Technical Specifications 00:00:00
Set Up The Content 00:00:00
Find Inspiration On Behance Or In The Real World 00:00:00
Start Playing With Fonts – Use Adobe Fonts 00:00:00
Adding Details That Make A Difference 00:00:00
Create A Ribbon With The Pen Tool 00:00:00
Use Patterns To Add Detail 00:00:00
Improve Text Legibility 00:00:00
How To Use Mock Ups And Make Variations 00:00:00
Do A Print Test 00:00:00
The Power Of Beautiful Packaging 00:00:00
Section 7 - Designs For Facebook Ads
Framing Facebook Ads And Quality Standards 00:00:00
Colorful Product Ad – Part 1 00:00:00
Colorful Product Ad – Part 2 00:00:00
Colorful Product Ad – Part 3 00:00:00
Colorful Product Ad – Part 4 00:00:00
The Question Of Stock Photos And Freebies In FB Ads 00:00:00
Facebook Vector Based Ad – Part 1 00:00:00
Facebook Vector Based Ad – Part 2 00:00:00
Facebook Vector Based Ad – Part 3 00:00:00
Facebook Vector Based Ad – Part 4 00:00:00
The Pros And Cons Of People-Based Facebook Ads 00:00:00
People-Based Facebook Ad – Part 1 00:00:00
People-Based Facebook Ad – Part 2 00:00:00
People-Based Facebook Ad – Part 3 00:00:00
Best Facebook Ad Template – The Foundation 00:00:00
Best Facebook Ad Template – The Details 00:00:00
Section 8 - Design Business Cards
Introduction 00:00:00
Colorful Business Card For The CEO – The Essentials 00:00:00
Colorful Business Card For The CEO – The Details 00:00:00
Colorful Business Card For The CEO – Beautiful Icons 00:00:00
What Do ‘Simple’ And ‘Clean’ Mean? 00:00:00
Personal Branding Business Card 00:00:00
Business Card Best Design Practices 00:00:00
Corporate Business Card – Part 1 – Foundation 00:00:00
Corporate Business Card – Part 2 – Icon Design 00:00:00
Section 9 - Design Beautiful CVs (Resumes)
CV (Resume) Designs In Today’s Market 00:00:00
Deciding On A CV Style 00:00:00
Setting The Foundation Of The CV 00:00:00
Choosing A Typeface – Really Important 00:00:00
Rocking Typography 00:00:00
Gorgeous Icons For Your CV 00:00:00
Staying Consistent In Your Design 00:00:00
Negative Space In A CV Design 00:00:00
Creating A Timeline For Your CV 00:00:00
Final Thoughts For The Clean CV Project 00:00:00
Section 10 - Design A Creative CV
Creative CV Design 00:00:00
Modern Typography For A Creative CV 00:00:00
Use Freepik To Make Your CV Stand Out! 00:00:00
How To Adjust Vectors And Add Detailed Icons 00:00:00
Fine-Tuning The CV 00:00:00
The Last 10% That Makes All The Differences 00:00:00
Section 11 - Design Great Newsletters
Newsletters In Today’s Market 00:00:00
Newsletter Styles 00:00:00
Optional: Colorful Newsletter In Mailchimp And Photoshop 00:00:00
Create A Catchy Newsletter Hero-element In Photoshop 00:00:00
Adding Extra Details 00:00:00
The Most Important Element: The CTA 00:00:00
Create Effective Layouts In Mailchimp 00:00:00
Inserting New Content In Mailchimp 00:00:00
Balancing Graphics With Content 00:00:00
Design Overview 00:00:00
Section 12 - Create Animated Newsletters
Animated Newsletter In Mailchimp And Photoshop 00:00:00
Create The Product Presentation In Photoshop 00:00:00
Animating The Product Presentation – Method 1 00:00:00
Animating The Product Presentation – Method 2 00:00:00
Create The Call To Action 00:00:00
Creating A Gift Design For The Newsletter In Photoshop 00:00:00
Animating The Gift Box – The Lid 00:00:00
Animating The Gift Box – The Stars And Text 00:00:00
Section 13 - Graphic Design Analysis With Chris Barin
Introduction 00:00:00
Mazda 3 Launch Ad 00:00:00
Travel Agency Templates – Good Or Bad? 00:00:00
Original Design Versus Templates 00:00:00
Hiring People Through Beautiful Ads 00:00:00
Premium Office Building Ad – Shocking! 00:00:00
Huge Telecom Company Blunder! 00:00:00
50% For 5% 00:00:00
The Reason Why Most Designs Are Cluttered 00:00:00
Clichés And Stereotypes In Graphic Design 00:00:00
Section 14 - Printed Design: Indoor Ad Banner
Introduction 00:00:00
Everything’s About The Style Guide 00:00:00
Indoor Ad Banner: Laying Things Out 00:00:00
Indoor Ad Banner: Typography And Layout 00:00:00
Indoor Ad Banner: Styling 00:00:00
Indoor Banner: Final Touches And Conclusions 00:00:00
Bonus: Create An Indoor Ad Banner Mockup 00:00:00
Conclusion 00:00:00
Section 15 - Printed Design: Product Catalogue
Introduction 00:00:00
Set Up The Catalogue Project In Photoshop 00:00:00
Styling The Cover Of The Catalogue 00:00:00
Fine-Tuning The Cover 00:00:00
Add Something Extra To The Cover 00:00:00
Interior Page Style: Typography 00:00:00
Interior Page Style: Layout 00:00:00
Styling Large Amounts Of Text 00:00:00
Interior Pages Overview 00:00:00
Conclusion 00:00:00
Section 16 - What You Need To Know About Logo Design
The Truth About Logo Design 00:00:00
Should You Design Logos As A Freelancer? 00:00:00
Creating Logos In Photoshop 00:00:00
The Complexity Behind A Logo 00:00:00
Gathering Information 00:00:00
Worst Techniques For Logo Design 00:00:00
Best Techniques For Logo Design 00:00:00
Section 17 - Final thoughts
Final Thoughts 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring graphic designers who want to create beautiful, professional content
  • Business owners and entrepreneurs who need high-quality visuals for their brand and marketing
  • Bloggers, YouTubers, and content creators looking to boost engagement with standout graphics

What you’ll learn:

  • Clickable and high-converting Facebook ads
  • Scroll-stopping Instagram posts that drive likes and shares
  • YouTube thumbnails designed to increase click-through rates
  • Engaging newsletters that improve open rates and conversions
  • Eye-catching CVs and resumes that help you stand out to employers
  • Memorable business cards that make a strong first impression
  • Essential logo design principles to build brand identity
  • Product catalogs tailored for sales and client presentations
  • Indoor banner ads perfect for promotions and events
  • Professional-looking cover images for all your social media profiles
  • And much more! You’ll work on a wide variety of graphic design projects, each with a practical purpose to help you build a portfolio and gain real-world design experience.

Requirements:

  • A very basic understanding of Photoshop
  • Any version of Photoshop (Photoshop CC recommended; CS6 acceptable)
  • Adobe Lightroom or Elements are not supported
  • Occasional use of Adobe Illustrator (for simple copy-paste tasks only)

Hi, I’m Chris Barin, Adobe Certified Photoshop Instructor, web and app designer, and entrepreneur. I created this course for anyone who needs eye-catching graphics for their business, personal brand, or content creation. Whether you’re working on graphic design projects for clients or your own business, this course equips you with the skills and tools to succeed.

This course is focused on practical Photoshop techniques—no fluff, just hands-on, real-world design work. Even if you’re not an experienced designer, as long as you understand the basics of Photoshop, you’ll be able to follow along and complete every project. However, if you’ve never opened Photoshop before, this course may not be the right starting point.

Included Features

  • Course Workbook: Get up and running quickly with detailed technique breakdowns and answers to common questions
  • Live Chat on Discord: Join our active student community, ask questions, and get feedback directly from me and fellow learners
  • Downloadable Source Files (PSDs): Easily customize designs by replacing sample content with your own
  • Exclusive Facebook Group: Connect with over 4,000 members, share your work, and stay inspired

This course goes beyond photo editing—you’ll discover how Photoshop can be a powerful tool for creating visuals that drive results. Whether you’re building a brand, launching a product, or growing an online presence, these skills will help you stand out.

Follow me on my profile to be notified of new courses.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you’ll confidently create stunning designs using Photoshop.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Enroll now and unlock the power of Photoshop for all your design needs.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Discover The World Of Graphic Design
Welcome And How To Use This Course 00:00:00
Quick Answers To Get Started 00:00:00
Download The Course Workbook And Resources 00:00:00
See All The Course Projects Here 00:00:00
First Exercise - Have Fun With It 00:00:00
How To Make Your Life Easier As A Designer 00:00:00
Graphic Design – A Down-To-Earth Explanation 00:00:00
Using Photoshop For Every Project 00:00:00
Design Resources (Assets) Explained 00:00:00
Best Sources For Beautiful Images (Free And Paid) 00:00:00
Best Sources For Awesome Fonts (Free And Paid) 00:00:00
Best Sources For Icons, Illustrations, Vectors (Free And Paid) 00:00:00
Optional – Setting Up Photoshop 00:00:00
Activity: Mix And Match Design Assets 00:00:00
What Does It Take To Create Beautiful Graphics? 00:00:00
Section 2 - Design A Facebook Cover Project
Introduction 00:00:00
Best Project Settings And Aspect Ratios 00:00:00
This Is How You Create Great Text For Your Projects 00:00:00
How I Select Images That Fit My Project 00:00:00
Arranging The Assets On The Canvas 00:00:00
Designing The Cover 00:00:00
Typography For The Facebook Cover 00:00:00
Fine Tuning The Cover 00:00:00
Conclusion 00:00:00
Section 3 - Create Clickable YouTube Thumbnails
The Connection Between YouTube Thumbnails And Views 00:00:00
The Absolute Best Way To Design YouTube Thumbnails 00:00:00
The Power Of A Mockup 00:00:00
Classic YouTube Thumbnail – Part 1 00:00:00
Classic YouTube Thumbnail – Part 2 00:00:00
Abstract YouTube Thumbnail – Part 1 00:00:00
Abstract YouTube Thumbnail – Part 2 00:00:00
Choose Your Own Style 00:00:00
Before And After Thumbnail 00:00:00
Illustration-Based Thumbnail – Part 1 00:00:00
Illustration-Based Thumbnail – Part 2 00:00:00
Personal Brand Thumbnail 00:00:00
Text Behind And In Front Of You 00:00:00
Conclusions 00:00:00
Section 4 - Design A Facebook Cover Project #2
Introduction 00:00:00
Analyze Your Assets And Options 00:00:00
Setting The Project’s Foundation 00:00:00
Creating A Neutral Background With A Noise Texture 00:00:00
Sizing Up The Products Correctly 00:00:00
Creating Shadows For The Products 00:00:00
Fine Tuning The Cover 00:00:00
Using Vector Graphics To Create Version 2 00:00:00
Creative Facebook Cover Iteration 00:00:00
Section 5 - Designs For Instagram
Introduction 00:00:00
Instagram Content Creation Hack 00:00:00
Clean Product Presentation – Part 1 00:00:00
Clean Product Presentation – Part 2 00:00:00
Instagram Mockups – Easy 00:00:00
Inspirational Content – Part 1 00:00:00
Inspirational Content – Part 2 00:00:00
Black And White Content 00:00:00
Instagram Food Content 00:00:00
Instagram Personal Branding – Part 1 00:00:00
Instagram Personal Branding – Part 2 00:00:00
Instagram Content Striking Colors – Part 1 00:00:00
Instagram Content Striking Colors – Part 2 00:00:00
Section 6 - Packaging Design
Overview And Download The Template 00:00:00
Explore The Template And Technical Specifications 00:00:00
Set Up The Content 00:00:00
Find Inspiration On Behance Or In The Real World 00:00:00
Start Playing With Fonts – Use Adobe Fonts 00:00:00
Adding Details That Make A Difference 00:00:00
Create A Ribbon With The Pen Tool 00:00:00
Use Patterns To Add Detail 00:00:00
Improve Text Legibility 00:00:00
How To Use Mock Ups And Make Variations 00:00:00
Do A Print Test 00:00:00
The Power Of Beautiful Packaging 00:00:00
Section 7 - Designs For Facebook Ads
Framing Facebook Ads And Quality Standards 00:00:00
Colorful Product Ad – Part 1 00:00:00
Colorful Product Ad – Part 2 00:00:00
Colorful Product Ad – Part 3 00:00:00
Colorful Product Ad – Part 4 00:00:00
The Question Of Stock Photos And Freebies In FB Ads 00:00:00
Facebook Vector Based Ad – Part 1 00:00:00
Facebook Vector Based Ad – Part 2 00:00:00
Facebook Vector Based Ad – Part 3 00:00:00
Facebook Vector Based Ad – Part 4 00:00:00
The Pros And Cons Of People-Based Facebook Ads 00:00:00
People-Based Facebook Ad – Part 1 00:00:00
People-Based Facebook Ad – Part 2 00:00:00
People-Based Facebook Ad – Part 3 00:00:00
Best Facebook Ad Template – The Foundation 00:00:00
Best Facebook Ad Template – The Details 00:00:00
Section 8 - Design Business Cards
Introduction 00:00:00
Colorful Business Card For The CEO – The Essentials 00:00:00
Colorful Business Card For The CEO – The Details 00:00:00
Colorful Business Card For The CEO – Beautiful Icons 00:00:00
What Do ‘Simple’ And ‘Clean’ Mean? 00:00:00
Personal Branding Business Card 00:00:00
Business Card Best Design Practices 00:00:00
Corporate Business Card – Part 1 – Foundation 00:00:00
Corporate Business Card – Part 2 – Icon Design 00:00:00
Section 9 - Design Beautiful CVs (Resumes)
CV (Resume) Designs In Today’s Market 00:00:00
Deciding On A CV Style 00:00:00
Setting The Foundation Of The CV 00:00:00
Choosing A Typeface – Really Important 00:00:00
Rocking Typography 00:00:00
Gorgeous Icons For Your CV 00:00:00
Staying Consistent In Your Design 00:00:00
Negative Space In A CV Design 00:00:00
Creating A Timeline For Your CV 00:00:00
Final Thoughts For The Clean CV Project 00:00:00
Section 10 - Design A Creative CV
Creative CV Design 00:00:00
Modern Typography For A Creative CV 00:00:00
Use Freepik To Make Your CV Stand Out! 00:00:00
How To Adjust Vectors And Add Detailed Icons 00:00:00
Fine-Tuning The CV 00:00:00
The Last 10% That Makes All The Differences 00:00:00
Section 11 - Design Great Newsletters
Newsletters In Today’s Market 00:00:00
Newsletter Styles 00:00:00
Optional: Colorful Newsletter In Mailchimp And Photoshop 00:00:00
Create A Catchy Newsletter Hero-element In Photoshop 00:00:00
Adding Extra Details 00:00:00
The Most Important Element: The CTA 00:00:00
Create Effective Layouts In Mailchimp 00:00:00
Inserting New Content In Mailchimp 00:00:00
Balancing Graphics With Content 00:00:00
Design Overview 00:00:00
Section 12 - Create Animated Newsletters
Animated Newsletter In Mailchimp And Photoshop 00:00:00
Create The Product Presentation In Photoshop 00:00:00
Animating The Product Presentation – Method 1 00:00:00
Animating The Product Presentation – Method 2 00:00:00
Create The Call To Action 00:00:00
Creating A Gift Design For The Newsletter In Photoshop 00:00:00
Animating The Gift Box – The Lid 00:00:00
Animating The Gift Box – The Stars And Text 00:00:00
Section 13 - Graphic Design Analysis With Chris Barin
Introduction 00:00:00
Mazda 3 Launch Ad 00:00:00
Travel Agency Templates – Good Or Bad? 00:00:00
Original Design Versus Templates 00:00:00
Hiring People Through Beautiful Ads 00:00:00
Premium Office Building Ad – Shocking! 00:00:00
Huge Telecom Company Blunder! 00:00:00
50% For 5% 00:00:00
The Reason Why Most Designs Are Cluttered 00:00:00
Clichés And Stereotypes In Graphic Design 00:00:00
Section 14 - Printed Design: Indoor Ad Banner
Introduction 00:00:00
Everything’s About The Style Guide 00:00:00
Indoor Ad Banner: Laying Things Out 00:00:00
Indoor Ad Banner: Typography And Layout 00:00:00
Indoor Ad Banner: Styling 00:00:00
Indoor Banner: Final Touches And Conclusions 00:00:00
Bonus: Create An Indoor Ad Banner Mockup 00:00:00
Conclusion 00:00:00
Section 15 - Printed Design: Product Catalogue
Introduction 00:00:00
Set Up The Catalogue Project In Photoshop 00:00:00
Styling The Cover Of The Catalogue 00:00:00
Fine-Tuning The Cover 00:00:00
Add Something Extra To The Cover 00:00:00
Interior Page Style: Typography 00:00:00
Interior Page Style: Layout 00:00:00
Styling Large Amounts Of Text 00:00:00
Interior Pages Overview 00:00:00
Conclusion 00:00:00
Section 16 - What You Need To Know About Logo Design
The Truth About Logo Design 00:00:00
Should You Design Logos As A Freelancer? 00:00:00
Creating Logos In Photoshop 00:00:00
The Complexity Behind A Logo 00:00:00
Gathering Information 00:00:00
Worst Techniques For Logo Design 00:00:00
Best Techniques For Logo Design 00:00:00
Section 17 - Final thoughts
Final Thoughts 00:00:00

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