What you'll learn

Apply a structured creative process to Illustrator projects from start to finish.
Build briefs, moodboards, and concept explorations to expand design directions
Refine variations and polish details to strengthen project outcomes.
Present complete projects with clarity, confidence, and professional style.

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Great design doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built on a process. In this course, you’ll learn how to move from inspiration to execution using Adobe Illustrator as your creative workspace.

We’ll start with planning: building briefs, organizing goals, and capturing inspiration. Next, you’ll develop ideas through moodboards, collages, and visual exploration that expand your creative directions. Finally, you’ll refine your work—experimenting with variations, polishing details, and preparing a finished project ready to share. Along the way, you’ll discover how Illustrator supports every stage of the journey, from early sketches to professional presentation. By practicing this step-by-step process, you’ll not only complete a polished project but also gain the confidence to guide your own creative workflow on future designs. Whether you’re new to Illustrator or looking to strengthen your creative structure, this course gives you the tools to design with purpose, clarity, and style.

Every great project begins with a spark. In this module, you’ll explore how to set up your own creative process in Illustrator. You’ll practice moving from inspiration into planning, so you can approach projects with structure rather than overwhelm.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

Inspiration is only the beginning. The real growth happens in development. This module focuses on writing briefs, experimenting with moodboards, and creating collages to spark fresh directions. You’ll use Illustrator as a playground for your ideas, turning thoughts into tangible concepts.

What's included

2 videos3 readings1 assignment

2 videosTotal 7 minutes

Create a concrete brief to share out in the discovery phase3 minutes
Explore concept ideation with a collage4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Collaborating with Clients: From Planning to Possibilities10 minutes
Tutorial: Create a concrete brief to share out in the discovery phase10 minutes
Tutorial: Explore concept ideation with a collage10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 5 minutes

Knowledge check5 minutes

The final stage of the creative process is about focus and refinement. In this module, you’ll explore variations, polish your design, and apply everything you’ve learned to a full project. You’ll finish with confidence in both your creative process and your Illustrator skills.