10 Best Design Education Resources: How to Learn Graphic Design Online

In this video I discuss 10 of the best online design educational resources. There are so many opportunities for improve your skills and learn new ones to turbocharge your creative professional skills or your graphic design career. Some are free, others can cost from $20 to a few hundred, but I guarantee you, you will save thousands off of a traditional university degree and still receive the kind of education that will help you advance and succeed in your creative career.

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Philip VanDusen is the founder of Verhaal Brand Design, a strategic design and branding consultancy in the New York City metro area. He is an accomplished creative executive and expert in strategic branding, graphic design and creative management. Philip gives design, branding, marketing and business advice to creative professionals and entrepreneurs on building successful creative practices and brands.
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[GHTKuijlenburg]

Dutch myself, now living in the US and as a creative (mostly analogue) looking for alternative ways to learn more about digital design course options and ways to marry my fine art skills with my graphic design eye. Game is on! Super bedankt!

[aldopelo]

I can vouch for Daniel Scott! He really is an amazing teacher.

[BelindaPort]

This is really the most practical guide on YT! Thank you for your trouble to put this list together.

[kofitekpetey]

#10 is the best when you want something cheap, but its also the one that has no proof of learning. Thats why i watched this video to know the best to choose to spend on. Thank you for this video

[Nitrotix]

Many local public libraries offer free access to LinkedIn Learning with your free library card. You can use it on your phone, PC, etc... by linking your PL card number to your LinkedIn account. Super simple.

[MrCMaccc]

I have some other resources but also a potential video idea.

color.adobe.com free for even non subscribers, very useful for when you have an idea and need help with a color pallet or can't find just the right color

I'd suggest a video on alternative design programs, potentially some first impressions as well? I know for a lot of people that having the resources to get software can be hard, especially with Adobe's movement towards a subscription only service and even going as far to revoke licenses from people who bought it from an authorized retailer.
A personal favorite of mine that I have discovered recently is Affinity Designer (Illustrator equivalent) and Affinity Photo (Photoshop equivalent) which has a lot of professional tools and some things not even in the Adobe ones. $50 for each program but you get every update (and there are a lot) free for 2 years. It's a very robust program that is very easy to migrate too.

[thebrandlab.studio]

I can't thank you enough for this video!

[masterphotog]

As always, great video! Keep up the good work.

[jakeliujakeliu]

Linkin own Lynda, I think they are same material.

[JozelleTech]

You nailed your intro! It's perfect! :) PS: I almost missed this! I only knew 4 of the sites you mentioned, thank you as always! But you're my favorite learning channel. So many golden nuggets from you <3

[maimohamed]

Loved the intro, thank you so much for sharing as usual cool stuff😎👌😉✨✨

[allisonmuench]

I would have preferred references to specific classes on each website and what someone can expect to get out of them. If I wanted a list of design course websites I could google it instead of listening to someone list them off for 7 minutes. Perhaps you do go into details in other videos!

[mattrowe]

Have you made a video on best design websites for graphic inspiration like Azbuzeedo, The Cool Hunter etc?

[BobbyReed]

Mmmmm yummy new transitional graphics. Nice. That green sings.

[merlebee]

Hi, Philip! This topic was very useful for me actually... So... thank you! I was worried about you prefer the traditional education, but I was wrong. I'm planning acareer change and my only chance is to take online courses. There are so many!!! I don't know which is best for me?
Where should I start? I know a lot about the theory and principles, but I have no practical knowledge or experiences.What's the best way to know these skills?

[marisabond]

Can you update this? it’s 2022 now. 🙏🏾😁

[diogovareta]

Don't leave @thefutur out of this amazing list :)

[UnPetitPoney]

Great vid, could you recommend some YouTube channels too ?

[RamakrishnaNaidu]

How about coursera? Do certifications program from CalArts in Coursera helpful?

[isoexe]

you give me so much instoiration. Thank you:-)