Exploring Design Basics with Adobe Express

Instructor: Adobe

Access provided by Emirates Development Bank

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Understand core design principles and apply color theory to create clear, balanced, and visually engaging compositions.
Use color intentionally by customizing cohesive palettes with Adobe Color and Adobe Express to apply across projects.
Explore typography fundamentals to select, pair, and apply fonts in Adobe Express that enhance clarity, mood, and visual impact.
Combine color and typography effectively to design cohesive, expressive visuals and develop style combinations to save for future projects.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Adobe Express

Details to know

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Assessments

5 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course introduces you to essential design principles through hands-on, creative exploration. You’ll build a foundation in visual communication, color theory, and typography while learning how to combine these elements for powerful, cohesive designs. Using Adobe Color and Adobe Express, you’ll practice creating expressive color palettes, pairing fonts effectively, and applying both across real-world projects. By the end, you’ll have the skills and confidence to begin crafting visually engaging designs that communicate with clarity and style.

This module introduces learners to design fundamentals and color theory, combining readings, video, and hands-on practice to build skills in visual communication, color application, and creating designs that are clear, balanced, and emotionally engaging.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module teaches learners the fundamentals of color in design, explores how to build expressive palettes that capture brand tone, and provides hands-on practice with Adobe Color and Adobe Express to create, customize, and apply cohesive palettes across projects.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

This module introduces learners to typography, from its historical evolution to modern applications, and provides practical guidance on choosing, pairing, and applying fonts in Adobe Express to create clear, professional, and engaging designs.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module, learners will explore how color and typography work together to shape design impact by studying key principles, reviewing bold template examples, and practicing with Adobe Express to identify and save effective combinations for future projects.