Day 1
Lesson: Graphic design is about using visuals to share ideas clearly and attractively, like making a poster that grabs attention.
Practice: Sketch a simple logo for your favorite hobby using just pencil and paper—keep it to basic lines and shapes. (10-15 minutes)
Reflection: What made your sketch feel fun to draw?
Day 2
Lesson: Colors set the mood in designs—warm colors like red feel energetic, while cool ones like blue feel calm.
Practice: Pick three colors from items around your home and draw a quick mood board on paper, noting how each color makes you feel. (15 minutes)
Reflection: Which color surprised you the most in how it made you feel?
Day 3
Lesson: Shapes are the building blocks of designs—circles feel friendly, squares feel stable.
Practice: Draw three everyday objects using only basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles to outline them. (20 minutes)
Reflection: How did using shapes change the way the object looked?
Day 4
Lesson: Text in designs needs to be easy to read—pick fonts that match the message, like bold for energy or soft for calm.
Practice: Write a short phrase like "Hello World" on paper in two different styles: one fun and curvy, one straight and simple. (15 minutes)
Reflection: Which style felt right for the phrase and why?
Day 5
Lesson: Good layouts arrange elements so nothing feels crowded—think of balancing items like weights on a scale.
Practice: Fold a paper into quarters and place one shape and one color swatch in each, making sure it doesn't feel lopsided. (20 minutes)
Reflection: What made your layout feel more balanced?
Day 6
Lesson: Images add life to designs—crop or resize them to fit without overwhelming the space.
Practice: Find a photo on your phone, sketch its main part simply on paper, and add a border or frame around it. (15 minutes)
Reflection: How did adding the image change the overall feel?
Day 7
Lesson: Combine what you've learned to make simple designs that communicate one clear idea.
Practice: Create a quick one-page invite for a made-up event using shapes, colors, text, and a simple image sketch. (25 minutes)
Reflection: What part are you most proud of in your creation?
You've built a strong start—keep going at your own pace, and celebrate your progress!