Illustrator for Social Media | Los Angeles

About this class

In the present day, you don’t have an online presence if people can’t find you on Facebook or Twitter. A social media presence is essential for any brand. It is important to know, but not everyone understands how to make your page stand out from the rest. Whether you’re a lifestyle blogger or social media manager, having a design edge will set your page apart from the rest.

This course is designed to provide you with the tools and know-how to make your social media presence stand out and be cohesive with your overall brand. You will learn how to use Adobe Illustrator and free resources available online to create your profile picture and cover photo. You will walk away with an understanding of design tools and a killer social media page.

Takeaways

• Create complimentary designs for your profile and cover photos.
• Learn basic design tools in Adobe Illustrator.
• Understand proper sizing and formatting for web-quality images.
• Utilize open source tools, typefaces and vector artwork.
• Publish updated designs to your social media page.

Prereqs & Preparation

• Bring your laptop and mobile phone
• Install Adobe Illustrator on your laptop
• Setup and have access to your social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook and/or Google+)
• Bring your brand logo or profile picture.
• Bring your brand tagline or one-sentence description (if applicable).