Introduction to Invitation Design: From First Brief to Final Print

Kick off your course by getting to know a bit about Sarah, her design influences, and her creative process. She explains what graphic design is (and isn’t) before offering a brief outline of what is covered in this course.

Learn how to interpret a brief, discover what questions to ask, how to quote a job, and what kind of preparation is needed before starting your final project with Indesign. Discover how a debrief can save you time and the importance of giving accurate budgets and deadlines for your clients.

With all your planning and preparation done, it’s time to start designing. See how to set up your files for an efficient and professional workflow and discover the key building blocks for any invitation design. Explore typography and layout, colour schemes, visual assets like photography, illustrations and icons, and how to choose the right materials and format.

With your designs ready, look at some of Sarah’s methods for presenting designs to clients and how to handle feedback that might come your way. Finally, learn how to put the final touches on your work and prepare your designs for print.