Become a Graphic Designer in 60 minutes

A session focused on design automation tools; specifically Outlined.co.

NOTE: Please carry your laptop for this session; this is an interactive session.

In this 60mins + 60mins session, you’ll be taken through the basics of design (font, color, visual balance etc), go through an overview of traditional Vs. new age design tools and will practice your learnings on the Outlined/Canva platforms. You won’t become an expert, but will have a greater understanding of the basics and tools involved to create graphic design output.


Session Overview:

First 30mins

- Understanding font/color/layout etc. - basics of visual design

- Traditional design software

- New age creative automation software

- Walkthrough of Outlined.co

Next 60mins

- Practicing design exercises on the Outlined.co / Canva.com platforms

Last 30mins

- Printing / Sharing design critique

- What not to do in visual design & a look into visual design trends


Who is this session for:

- If you’re a startup founder, a copywriter, manager, work in retail, HR

Who is this session NOT for:

- If you’re a big fan of complex design tools and don’t want to look beyond those


Suggested Reading: (most design courses are from 3 to 5 years - so spending 30mins to go through these links will only help :)

- https://medium.com/@Karn_Malhotra/top-creative-automation-productivity-tools-jan-2018-edition-affd43903e9f

- https://99designs.com/blog/trends/graphic-design-trends-2018/

- https://uxplanet.org/12-mobile-ux-design-trends-for-2018-5b4ce7e8445f

- https://designsystemsrepo.com/

- https://principles.design/

Others Details

Karn Malhotra Design Automator Karn is the Founder of the B2B SaaS brand automation tool - Outlined.co. With Outlined you can do print and digital collateral design without using complex design software or needing to know design aesthetics. Karn also runs Exitdesign.in, a brand strategy firm. He was listed as one of the top 25 Consultants of 2017 in Bangalore, is a TEDx speaker and has appeared on the cover of India Today as a 'Designer to Watch'.