The Brand Identity & Logo Design program at IIIVP LLC is a comprehensive, live training designed to teach participants how to create memorable brand identities and iconic logos that communicate brand values and connect with target audiences—the same strategic design process used by leading branding agencies worldwide to create visual identities for global brands.
This program emphasizes hands-on logo design, brand strategy development, visual identity systems, typography, color psychology, and comprehensive brand guidelines creation using industry-standard tools including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. By the end of the program, participants will have created complete brand identity case studies for their professional portfolio, applicable to freelance design work, agency careers, in-house design positions, and entrepreneurship.
🌍 Global Brand Design Market (2025)
Worldwide Statistics:
- Brand Identity Designers earn (U.S.):
- Entry Level: $74,000/year
- Mid-Level: $100,000-$108,000/year
- Senior Level: $146,000-$263,000/year
- Freelance Logo Design Projects:
- Basic Logo: $2,000-$7,000
- Full Brand Identity: $7,000-$25,000
- Comprehensive Branding: $25,000-$100,000+
- Enterprise Branding: $50,000-$250,000
- High demand across all industries: tech startups, retail, hospitality, healthcare, finance
- Every business needs a visual identity to compete
UAE/Dubai Market:
- Brand Designer Salaries:
- Entry Level: AED 15,000-17,500/month
- Graphic Designers: AED 3,259/month average
- Senior Designers: up to AED 25,000/month
- Growing creative industry in Dubai's business hub
- Multinational companies seeking professional brand designers
- Startup ecosystem creating constant demand for brand identity
- E-commerce boom requiring brand packaging and digital identities
- High demand for Arabic + English bilingual brand designers
Global Industry Trends:
- 75% of consumers remember brands by their logo
- Strong visual branding increases revenue by 20-26%
- Consistent brand presentation increases revenue by 33%
- Professional branding builds trust and differentiation in crowded markets
🛠 What You Will Learn
🔹 Brand Strategy Fundamentals
Understanding Branding
- What is a brand vs a logo
- Brand strategy and positioning
- The value of professional branding
- Brand architecture and hierarchy
- Brand evolution and lifecycle
- Case studies of iconic brands (Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola, Airbnb)
Brand Research & Discovery
- Client briefing and discovery sessions
- Target audience research and analysis
- Competitor analysis and market positioning
- Industry trends and visual benchmarking
- Creating mood boards and inspiration collections
- Defining brand personality and values
Brand Positioning
- Unique value proposition development
- Brand archetypes (The Hero, The Sage, The Explorer, etc.)
- Brand personality traits
- Emotional vs functional positioning
- Creating positioning statements
- Differentiation strategies
🔹 Logo Design Principles
Logo Design Fundamentals
- The anatomy of a logo
- Logo types: Wordmark, Lettermark, Pictorial mark, Abstract mark, Mascot, Emblem, Combination mark
- Simplicity and memorability
- Versatility and scalability
- Timelessness vs trends
- Cultural considerations and symbolism
Design Principles for Logos
- Balance and proportion
- Negative space usage
- Symmetry and asymmetry
- Visual weight and hierarchy
- The Golden Ratio in logo design
- Geometric construction techniques
- Grid systems for logo design
Logo Design Process
- Sketching and ideation
- Concept development (multiple directions)
- Digital refinement
- Black and white testing
- Scalability testing (billboard to favicon)
- Mockups and presentations
🔹 Typography in Branding
Typography Fundamentals
- Understanding typefaces vs fonts
- Serif, Sans-serif, Script, Display classifications
- Font anatomy and terminology
- Pairing fonts effectively
- Hierarchy and readability
- Typography for different cultures (Arabic, Latin, Chinese)
Custom Typography & Lettering
- Hand lettering for logos
- Modifying existing fonts
- Creating custom letterforms
- Ligatures and special characters
- Typography as the primary brand element
- Wordmark logo design
Typography Systems
- Primary and secondary typefaces
- Font usage guidelines
- Typographic scales
- Responsive typography
- Web font selection and optimization
🔹 Color Theory & Psychology
Color Fundamentals
- Color wheel and color relationships
- Color harmony (complementary, analogous, triadic)
- Color psychology and emotional impact
- Cultural meanings of color
- Color in different industries
Brand Color Palettes
- Primary, secondary, and accent colors
- Creating cohesive color systems
- Color ratios (60-30-10 rule)
- Color accessibility (contrast ratios)
- Print vs digital color (CMYK vs RGB)
- Pantone color selection for brand consistency
Color Application
- Color coding for sub-brands
- Dark mode and light mode considerations
- Color variations for different applications
- Seasonal color adaptations
🔹 Adobe Illustrator Mastery for Logo Design
Illustrator Basics
- Interface and workspace setup
- Artboards and document setup
- Vector vs raster graphics
- Layers and organization
Vector Tools
- Pen tool mastery
- Shape tools and pathfinder
- Anchor points and bezier curves
- Boolean operations
- Stroke and fill techniques
Advanced Logo Techniques
- Creating perfect geometric shapes
- Symmetry and reflection
- Gradient meshes for depth
- 3D effects and extrusion
- Pattern creation
- Clipping masks and compound paths
Typography in Illustrator
- Type on a path
- Converting text to outlines
- Character and paragraph styles
- Kerning and tracking adjustments
- Creating ligatures
File Preparation
- Expanding appearances
- Outlining strokes
- Color mode conversion
- File formats (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF)
- Export settings for web and print
🔹 Adobe Photoshop for Brand Applications
Photoshop for Branding
- Creating mockups and presentations
- Photo manipulation for brand imagery
- Texture and pattern creation
- Social media templates
- Print design mockups
Brand Photography Direction
- Photo editing for brand consistency
- Color grading to match brand palette
- Creating brand photography guidelines
- Stock photo selection and editing
🔹 Visual Identity Systems
Brand Identity Elements
- Logo variations (primary, secondary, icon)
- Color palette system
- Typography system
- Iconography and graphic elements
- Photography style
- Illustration style
- Patterns and textures
- Brand textures and backgrounds
Designing Brand Collateral
- Business card design
- Letterhead and envelope design
- Email signature design
- Social media profile templates
- Presentation templates
- Document templates
- Invoice and receipt design
Packaging Design
- Package structure and dielines
- Label design
- Product photography integration
- Sustainable packaging considerations
- Unboxing experience design
Environmental Branding
- Signage and wayfinding
- Storefront design
- Interior graphics
- Vehicle wraps
- Trade show booth design
🔹 Digital Brand Applications
Website & App Branding
- UI element design in brand style
- Favicon and app icon design
- Loading animations
- 404 pages and error states
- Brand consistency across digital platforms
Social Media Branding
- Profile image and cover photo design
- Instagram highlights covers
- Social media post templates
- Story templates
- YouTube thumbnail branding
Email Marketing Templates
- Email header design
- Newsletter layouts
- Branded email signatures
🔹 Brand Guidelines Development
Creating Comprehensive Brand Books
- Brand story and mission
- Logo usage rules (do's and don'ts)
- Clear space and minimum size requirements
- Incorrect logo usage examples
- Color specifications (Pantone, CMYK, RGB, HEX)
- Typography specifications and usage
- Imagery guidelines
- Tone of voice and messaging
- Application examples across touchpoints
Brand Asset Management
- Organizing brand files
- File naming conventions
- Creating brand asset libraries
- Version control
- File formats for different uses
🔹 Client & Project Management
Working with Clients
- Conducting effective client briefs
- Setting project scope and timelines
- Managing client expectations
- Presenting concepts effectively
- Handling feedback and revisions
- Pricing your design services
- Contracts and agreements
Presentation Skills
- Creating compelling case studies
- Storytelling your design process
- Defending design decisions
- Using mockups for context
- Client presentation decks
Revision Management
- Revision rounds best practices
- Incorporating feedback systematically
- Knowing when to push back
- Finalizing and delivering files
🔹 Brand Refresh & Redesign
When and How to Refresh
- Identifying when a brand needs updating
- Evolution vs revolution
- Maintaining brand equity
- Case studies of successful rebrands
- Communicating rebrand to stakeholders
🔹 Industry-Specific Branding
Tech & Startup Branding
- Modern, minimal aesthetics
- Scalability for growth
- Investor-ready branding
Luxury Branding
- Elegance and sophistication
- Premium materials and finishes
- Exclusive brand positioning
Food & Beverage Branding
- Appetite appeal
- Packaging regulations
- Menu design and food photography
Fashion & Beauty Branding
- Trend-aware design
- Seasonal adaptations
- Influencer and celebrity endorsements
🔹 Legal Considerations
Trademark and Copyright
- Understanding trademark basics
- Logo originality and plagiarism
- Font licensing for commercial use
- Stock image licensing
- File ownership and usage rights
- Protecting your client's brand legally
🔹 Practical Projects & Portfolio Work
- Project 1: Tech startup logo and basic identity (3 concepts)
- Project 2: Retail brand complete identity system with packaging
- Project 3: Personal brand/monogram logo design
- Project 4: Restaurant or café brand with menu design
- Project 5: Brand refresh/redesign with before/after case study
- Final Capstone: Complete brand identity from strategy to guidelines (portfolio-ready case study)
🎯 Practical Outcome
Trainees completing this program will be able to:
- Conduct brand strategy and positioning research
- Design memorable, versatile logos across different styles
- Create comprehensive visual identity systems
- Master Adobe Illustrator for professional logo design
- Develop typography and color systems
- Design brand collateral across print and digital
- Create professional brand guidelines
- Present and defend design concepts to clients
- Build a professional brand design portfolio with 4-5 complete case studies
- Price and manage client branding projects
Career-Ready Roles:
- Brand Identity Designer
- Logo Designer
- Graphic Designer (Branding Focus)
- Visual Identity Designer
- Freelance Brand Designer
- In-House Brand Designer
- Creative Director (Brand)
- Branding Consultant
💡 Why Choose IIIVP for Brand Identity & Logo Design
- Live, Expert-Led Training: Interactive sessions with brand designers from leading agencies and studios.
- Industry-Standard Tools: Master Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for professional branding.
- Portfolio-Focused: Build 4-5 complete brand identity case studies ready for clients.
- Real-World Projects: Work on actual branding challenges across industries.
- Strategic + Visual: Learn both brand strategy AND visual design execution.
- Client-Ready Skills: Learn pricing, contracts, presentations, and client management.
- Flexible Learning Schedule: Live sessions designed for working professionals and career switchers.
- Professional Certification: IIIVP LLC certification in Brand Identity & Logo Design.
- High-Earning Potential: Brand designers earn $74K-$263K/year globally; freelance projects: $2K-$100K+.
- Global + UAE Opportunities: Work with international clients or Dubai's thriving business ecosystem.
- Post-Training Support: Ongoing design community and portfolio feedback.
The Video Editing & Motion Graphics program at IIIVP LLC is a comprehensive, live training designed to teach participants how to create professional video content and eye-catching motion graphics using industry-standard tools and techniques—the same processes used by content creators, marketing agencies, production studios, and media companies worldwide to produce engaging visual content across all platforms.
This program emphasizes hands-on video editing, storytelling, color grading, sound design, animation principles, and motion graphics creation using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. By the end of the program, participants will have created a complete video production portfolio applicable to content creation careers, freelance work, agency positions, and media production.
🌍 Global Video Production Market (2025)
Worldwide Statistics:
- Video Editors earn (U.S.):
- Entry Level: $39,000-$60,000/year
- Mid-Level: $65,000-$76,000/year
- Senior Level: $90,000-$136,000/year
- Motion Graphics Designers earn (U.S.):
- Entry Level: $47,000-$74,000/year
- Mid-Level: $76,000-$94,000/year
- Senior Level: $110,000-$154,000/year
- Freelance Rates: $30-$150/hour (depending on experience and location)
- 15% annual job growth in video editing industry
- High demand across all industries
UAE/Dubai Market:
- Video Editor Salaries:
- Average: AED 3,900-3,924/month (AED 150,656/year)
- Entry Level: AED 108,588/year
- Senior Level: AED 186,833/year
- Motion Graphics Designer Salaries:
- Average: AED 13,250-16,985/month
- Range: AED 5,000-665,000/year
- Freelance Video Editors (UAE): AED 30,000-75,000/year
- Growing media industry in Dubai
- High demand for Arabic + English bilingual content creators
- Social media boom creating massive demand for video content
Global Industry Trends:
- 86% of businesses use video as marketing tool
- 500 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute
- 91% of consumers want more video content from brands
- Social media explosion: TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts driving massive demand
- Streaming services growth: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+
- Remote work making video editing highly flexible career
🛠 What You Will Learn
🔹 Video Editing Fundamentals
Introduction to Video Production
- Understanding video production workflow
- Pre-production, production, post-production
- File formats and codecs (MP4, MOV, ProRes, H.264, H.265)
- Frame rates and resolution (24fps, 30fps, 60fps, 4K, 8K)
- Aspect ratios (16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:5)
- Color spaces (Rec.709, Rec.2020)
- Bit rate and compression
Storytelling for Video
- Three-act structure
- Story arcs and narrative flow
- Pacing and rhythm
- Emotional engagement
- Visual storytelling techniques
- Documentary vs narrative editing styles
Editing Theory
- Continuity editing
- Montage theory
- Cutting on action
- Match cuts and jump cuts
- J-cuts and L-cuts
- Cross-cutting and parallel editing
- The psychology of cuts
🔹 Adobe Premiere Pro Mastery
Premiere Pro Basics
- Interface and workspace customization
- Project setup and organization
- Importing media and file management
- Creating sequences
- Basic editing tools (razor, selection, ripple edit)
- Timeline navigation
- Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
Advanced Editing Techniques
- Multi-camera editing
- Nested sequences
- Adjustment layers
- Speed ramping and time remapping
- Reverse and freeze frames
- Slip and slide editing
- Dynamic trimming
Transitions and Effects
- Standard transitions (dissolves, wipes, fades)
- Creative transitions
- Video effects and filters
- Lumetri Color panel
- Essential Graphics panel
- Motion graphics templates
Audio Editing in Premiere
- Audio workspace
- Syncing audio and video
- Audio levels and normalization
- Audio effects (EQ, compression, reverb)
- Keyframing audio
- Removing background noise
- Essential Sound panel
Color Correction & Grading
- Understanding scopes (waveform, vectorscope, histogram)
- Primary color correction
- Secondary color correction
- Color grading for mood and style
- LUTs (Look-Up Tables)
- Matching shots for consistency
- Creating cinematic looks
Titles and Graphics
- Essential Graphics workflow
- Lower thirds and name tags
- Animated titles
- End screens and credits
- Subtitle and caption creation
Exporting and Delivery
- Export settings for different platforms
- YouTube, Instagram, TikTok optimization
- Broadcast standards
- H.264 vs H.265 codec selection
- Bitrate optimization
- Creating proxies for smooth editing
🔹 Adobe After Effects for Motion Graphics
After Effects Fundamentals
- Understanding compositions
- Layers and timeline
- Transform properties (position, scale, rotation, opacity)
- Parent-child relationships
- Keyframe animation basics
- Animation curves and easing
- Motion paths
Essential Animation Principles
- 12 principles of animation (squash & stretch, anticipation, follow-through)
- Timing and spacing
- Ease in and ease out
- Overlap and secondary motion
- Creating smooth animations
Typography Animation
- Kinetic typography
- Animated text reveals
- Text on path
- Character animation
- Handwriting effect
- Typewriter effect
- Text presets and templates
Shape Layers and Graphics
- Creating shapes with pen tool
- Shape layer animation
- Trim paths animation
- Stroke and fill animation
- Morphing shapes
- Repeaters and patterns
Logo Animation
- Logo reveal techniques
- Build-up animations
- 3D logo effects
- Particle effects for logos
- Glitch effects
- Minimal logo animations
Motion Graphics Design
- Lower thirds animation
- Callouts and pointers
- Infographic animation
- Data visualization
- Progress bars and loaders
- Social media graphics animation
- Broadcast packages
Visual Effects
- Green screen (chroma key) compositing
- Rotoscoping and masking
- Motion tracking
- Stabilization
- Particle systems
- Simulated camera movements
- Lens flares and light effects
3D in After Effects
- 3D layers and camera
- Lights in 3D space
- Depth of field
- Camera animation
- 3D text extrusion (Cinema 4D Lite)
Expressions and Automation
- Introduction to expressions
- Wiggle expression for randomness
- Time expression for loops
- Linking properties with expressions
- Creating reusable templates
Plugins and Scripts
- Essential third-party plugins
- Trapcode Suite overview
- Element 3D basics
- Video Copilot tools
- Animation scripts and extensions
🔹 DaVinci Resolve
Why DaVinci Resolve
- Free professional software
- Industry-standard color grading
- All-in-one editing solution
- Collaboration features
DaVinci Resolve Basics
- Interface and pages (Media, Cut, Edit, Fusion, Color, Fairlight, Deliver)
- Project setup
- Basic editing workflow
- Fusion page for motion graphics
- Fairlight for audio
- Professional color grading
🔹 Content Creation for Social Media
Platform-Specific Video Creation
- YouTube: Long-form content, thumbnails, end screens
- TikTok: Vertical video, trending sounds, effects
- Instagram Reels: 15-90 second videos, aspect ratios
- Instagram Stories: Vertical, interactive elements
- Facebook: Square and horizontal formats
- LinkedIn: Professional content optimization
- Twitter/X: Short clips and GIFs
Viral Video Techniques
- Hook creation (first 3 seconds)
- Pattern interrupts
- Trend participation
- Sound selection
- Caption strategies
- Hashtag research
- Posting optimization
Content Planning
- Content calendar creation
- Batching video production
- Repurposing content across platforms
- Analyzing performance metrics
- A/B testing thumbnails and titles
🔹 Sound Design and Audio
Audio Fundamentals
- Understanding audio waveforms
- Sample rates and bit depth
- Mono vs stereo vs surround
- Audio file formats (WAV, MP3, AAC)
Sound Effects
- Sourcing sound effects libraries
- Syncing sound to picture
- Layering sounds
- Foley basics
- Creating custom sound effects
Music Selection and Licensing
- Royalty-free music sources
- Music licensing basics
- Finding the right music for mood
- Editing music to fit video length
- Avoiding copyright strikes
Voiceover Recording
- Home recording setup
- Microphone techniques
- Recording clean audio
- Noise reduction
- EQ for voice clarity
- De-essing and compression
Audio Mixing
- Balancing dialogue, music, and effects
- Ducking background music
- Mastering for final output
- Loudness standards (LUFS)
🔹 Cinematography Basics for Editors
Understanding Footage
- Shot types (wide, medium, close-up)
- Camera movements (pan, tilt, dolly, crane)
- Lighting basics
- Composition rules (rule of thirds, leading lines)
- Evaluating footage quality
Working with Different Formats
- Drone footage
- GoPro and action cameras
- Smartphone video
- DSLR and mirrorless cameras
- Cinema cameras (RED, ARRI)
- Stock footage integration
🔹 Advanced Techniques
Speed Effects
- Slow motion (optical flow)
- Fast motion (time-lapse)
- Speed ramps
- Frame blending
- Bullet time effect
Visual Storytelling Techniques
- Establishing shots
- B-roll usage
- Cutaways and inserts
- Reaction shots
- Montage sequences
Advanced Color Grading
- Film emulation looks
- Teal and orange
- Black and white conversion
- Split toning
- Creating branded color palettes
Green Screen and VFX
- Proper green screen setup
- Keying techniques
- Spill suppression
- Integration and matching
- Virtual backgrounds
🔹 Client Work and Freelancing
Understanding Client Needs
- Creative briefs
- Revision rounds
- Client communication
- Managing expectations
- File delivery and formats
Pricing Your Services
- Hourly vs project-based pricing
- Creating packages
- Estimating project time
- Invoice and contract basics
Building Your Brand
- Creating a demo reel
- Portfolio website essentials
- Social media presence
- Networking strategies
Project Management
- File organization systems
- Version control
- Backup strategies (3-2-1 rule)
- Meeting deadlines
- Time tracking
🔹 Emerging Technologies
AI in Video Editing
- AI-powered editing tools
- Auto-transcription and subtitles
- Background removal AI
- AI color matching
- Content-aware fill
VR and 360° Video
- Introduction to 360 editing
- VR storytelling basics
- Spatial audio
🔹 Industry-Specific Video Production
Marketing and Advertising
- Product videos
- Testimonial videos
- Explainer videos
- Social media ads
- Email video marketing
Corporate Video
- Training videos
- Internal communications
- Company culture videos
- Event coverage
YouTube Content Creation
- Vlogs and talking heads
- Tutorial videos
- Product reviews
- Thumbnail design for CTR
- Analytics and optimization
Wedding and Event Videography
- Highlight reels
- Multicam event coverage
- Interview editing
- Music synchronization
Documentary Editing
- Interview techniques
- Story structure for documentaries
- Archive footage integration
- Narration and voiceover
🔹 Practical Projects & Portfolio Work
- Project 1: Social media promo video (30-60 seconds for Instagram/TikTok)
- Project 2: Brand commercial with motion graphics
- Project 3: Explainer video with animated infographics
- Project 4: Music video or documentary-style edit
- Project 5: YouTube channel branding package (intro, outro, lower thirds)
- Final Capstone: Complete video production from concept to delivery (portfolio-ready case study)
🎯 Practical Outcome
Trainees completing this program will be able to:
- Edit professional videos for multiple platforms and purposes
- Create engaging motion graphics and animated titles
- Color grade footage for cinematic and branded looks
- Design and mix professional audio
- Work efficiently in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
- Optimize content for social media platforms
- Manage client projects from brief to delivery
- Build a professional video production portfolio with 5-6 complete projects
- Price and deliver freelance video editing services
Career-Ready Roles:
- Video Editor
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Content Creator
- Social Media Video Specialist
- YouTube Editor
- Freelance Video Producer
- Post-Production Editor
- Marketing Video Specialist
💡 Why Choose IIIVP for Video Editing & Motion Graphics
- Live, Expert-Led Training: Interactive sessions with professional video editors and motion designers.
- Industry-Standard Tools: Master Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve.
- Portfolio-Focused: Build 5-6 complete video projects ready for clients and job applications.
- Social Media Optimization: Learn platform-specific best practices for maximum engagement.
- Real-World Projects: Work on actual video challenges across industries.
- Client-Ready Skills: Learn pricing, project management, and client communication.
- Flexible Learning Schedule: Live sessions designed for working professionals and aspiring creators.
- Professional Certification: IIIVP LLC certification in Video Editing & Motion Graphics.
- High-Earning Potential: Video editors earn $39K-$136K/year globally; Motion designers: $47K-$154K/year.
- Global + UAE Opportunities: Work remotely for international clients or Dubai's media industry.
- Post-Training Support: Ongoing creative community and portfolio feedback.
Master responsive website design, modern web layouts, and high-fidelity prototyping. Learn to design professional websites and create interactive prototypes that showcase your vision.
🌍 Market Data (2025)
Global Salaries:
- Entry: $40,000-$50,000/year
- Mid-Level: $60,000-$85,000/year
- Senior: $90,000-$155,000/year
UAE Salaries:
- Average: AED 66,000/year
- Entry: AED 48,000/year
- Senior: AED 186,000-332,919/year
Freelance Rates:
- Hourly: $30-$200/hour
- Design Projects: $2,500-$25,000
🛠 What You Will Learn
Web Layout & Grid Design
- 12-column grid systems
- Grid-based layouts
- Spacing and alignment
- Visual hierarchy for web
Responsive Design Principles
- Mobile-first design thinking
- Designing for multiple screen sizes
- Breakpoint planning (320px, 768px, 1024px, 1440px)
- Flexible layouts
Web Typography
- Web font selection
- Type scales and hierarchy
- Readability and line length
- Font pairing for websites
Modern Web Design Patterns
- Hero section design
- Navigation design (menus, headers)
- Call-to-action design
- Form design and input fields
- Footer layouts
- Pricing tables
- Content section layouts
Prototyping
- Wireframing websites
- High-fidelity mockups
- Interactive prototypes
- Navigation flows
- Hover states and interactions
- Presenting designs to clients
Design for Different Devices
- Desktop layouts
- Tablet layouts
- Mobile layouts
- Touch target sizing
Web Accessibility in Design
- Color contrast requirements
- Designing for readability
- Focus states
- Accessible form design
Conversion-Focused Design
- Above-the-fold design
- CTA placement and styling
- Trust signals design
- Visual flow and user journey
Industry-Specific Web Design
- SaaS landing pages
- E-commerce homepage design
- Portfolio website design
- Corporate website design
📁 Projects
- SaaS landing page design
- E-commerce homepage mockup
- Portfolio website design
- Corporate multi-page website mockup
- Mobile app landing page
- Complete website design (all pages, responsive)
Now here's the Adobe Creative Suite Mastery course - clean and to the point:
Adobe Creative Suite Mastery
Master the four essential Adobe applications—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Premiere Pro—used by professional designers, agencies, and creative studios worldwide. Comprehensive training in photo editing, vector graphics, layout design, and video editing.
🌍 Market Data (2025)
Global Salaries:
- Entry: $45,000-$60,000/year
- Mid-Level: $60,000-$85,000/year
- Senior: $85,000-$120,000/year
- Adobe Certified Professionals earn 20% more than non-certified
UAE Salaries:
- Graphic Designer Average: AED 47,000-59,000/year (AED 3,259/month)
- Entry: AED 29,000-48,000/year
- Mid-Level: AED 80,000-109,000/year
- Senior: AED 159,000-227,000/year
Certification Value:
- Adobe Certified Professionals: $72,000/year average
- 74% of employers pay certified professionals higher salaries
- 80% agree certifications signal high-quality candidates
🛠 What You Will Learn
Adobe Photoshop
Photo Editing Fundamentals
- Interface and workspace
- Layers and layer masks
- Selection tools (lasso, magic wand, quick selection)
- Non-destructive editing workflow
Retouching & Manipulation
- Healing brush and clone stamp
- Content-aware fill
- Dodging and burning
- Frequency separation
- Skin retouching
Color Correction
- Levels and curves
- Hue/saturation adjustments
- Color balance
- Selective color
- Camera Raw filter
Advanced Techniques
- Layer styles and blending modes
- Smart objects
- Filters and effects
- Text effects
- Mockup creation
- Compositing multiple images
Export for Different Media
- Web optimization (Save for Web)
- Print preparation (CMYK)
- Social media sizing
- File formats (PSD, JPEG, PNG, TIFF)
Adobe Illustrator
Vector Graphics Basics
- Artboards and workspace
- Pen tool mastery
- Shape tools
- Pathfinder operations
- Anchor points and bezier curves
Logo Design
- Logo construction techniques
- Typography in logos
- Symbol creation
- Logo variations
- File preparation for clients
Illustration
- Character design
- Icon design
- Pattern creation
- Gradient mesh
- Image tracing
Typography
- Text on path
- Character and paragraph styles
- Outlines and effects
- Custom lettering
Brand Identity
- Business card design
- Letterhead and stationery
- Brand guidelines setup
- Color palette management
Export & File Formats
- SVG for web
- EPS for print
- PDF export
- PNG with transparency
Adobe InDesign
Layout Fundamentals
- Master pages
- Margins and columns
- Grids and guides
- Text frames and threading
- Paragraph and character styles
Multi-Page Documents
- Magazine layouts
- Brochure design
- Catalog design
- Annual reports
- Ebooks
Typography in Layout
- Font pairing
- Hierarchy and readability
- Drop caps and pull quotes
- Tables and tabs
Graphics & Images
- Placing and linking images
- Image frames
- Wrapping text around images
- Graphics panels
Print Preparation
- Bleeds and crop marks
- CMYK color mode
- Preflight check
- Package for print
- PDF export for press
Interactive Documents
- Hyperlinks
- Buttons
- Interactive PDFs
- EPUB export basics
Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Editing Basics
- Timeline and workspace
- Importing footage
- Basic cuts and trims
- Transitions
- Audio syncing
Effects & Color
- Lumetri Color panel
- Video effects
- Speed ramping
- Titles and graphics
Audio Editing
- Audio levels
- Essential Sound panel
- Noise reduction
- Music and voiceover
Export Settings
- YouTube/social media presets
- H.264 encoding
- Resolution and bitrate
- Aspect ratios
Cross-Application Workflows
Photoshop to Illustrator
- Importing PSD files
- Converting raster to vector
- Using Photoshop mockups with vector logos
Illustrator to InDesign
- Placing AI files
- Maintaining editability
- Color management across apps
InDesign to Photoshop
- Creating layouts for social media
- Exporting for mockups
Premiere Pro Integration
- Using Photoshop graphics in videos
- Illustrator titles in Premiere
- Dynamic Link basics
📁 Projects
- Brand Identity Suite (Illustrator + Photoshop) - Logo, business cards, letterhead
- Magazine Layout (InDesign) - Multi-page publication design
- Social Media Campaign (Photoshop + Illustrator) - 10-piece content set
- Packaging Design (Illustrator + Photoshop) - Product packaging mockup
- Marketing Video (Premiere Pro) - 60-second promotional video
- Complete Brand Package - All 4 apps integrated project
The UI/UX Design with Figma program at IIIVP LLC is a comprehensive, live training designed to teach participants how to design intuitive, user-centered digital products using industry-standard tools and methodologies—the same processes used by leading tech companies like Google, Netflix, Adobe, and Accenture to create exceptional user experiences.
This program emphasizes hands-on product design, user research, wireframing, prototyping, usability testing, and interface design using Figma—the world's leading collaborative design platform. By the end of the program, participants will have created complete UX/UI case studies for their professional portfolio, applicable to product design careers, tech companies, agencies, and freelancing.
🌍 Global UI/UX Design Market (2025)
Worldwide Opportunities:
- 58,000+ open UI/UX jobs in the U.S. alone
- 45% projected growth by 2030 (World Economic Forum)
- Fastest-growing job globally in tech sector
- High demand across fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, healthcare, automotive
Salary Benchmarks (2025):
- United States: $78,000-$139,000/year average
- Entry Level: $62,000-$90,000
- Mid-Level: $86,000-$117,000
- Senior/Specialist: $138,000-$190,000+
- Top Companies: Accenture ($190K), Adobe ($166K), AWS ($161K)
- San Francisco: $128,000/year average (highest in U.S.)
- Canada/Australia: $55,000/year average
- UK/Europe: $50,000/year average
- India (Bangalore): ₹6,95,863 ($8,350/year), 19.8% above national average
- Freelance Rates: $40-$250/hour (depending on location and expertise)
UAE/Dubai Market:
- Growing tech hub with high demand for UX designers
- Multinational companies seeking English + Arabic UX expertise
- Fintech, e-commerce, real estate tech, tourism apps
- Competitive salaries for bilingual designers
- Remote work opportunities for global clients
Industry Demand:
- 96% of companies now prioritize UX design
- Every digital product needs UX designers
- Shortage of qualified UX professionals globally
- AI-driven UX and accessibility skills commanding premium pay
🛠 What You Will Learn
🔹 UX Design Fundamentals
Introduction to User Experience
- What is UX design and why it matters
- UX vs UI: Understanding the difference
- The UX design process overview
- Design thinking methodology
- User-centered design principles
- The role of UX in business success
- Career paths in UX/UI design
Understanding Users
- User psychology and behavior
- Cognitive load and mental models
- Heuristics and design principles
- Accessibility and inclusive design (WCAG compliance)
- Emotional design and user delight
🔹 User Research & Strategy
UX Research Methods
- Qualitative vs quantitative research
- User interviews and contextual inquiry
- Surveys and questionnaires
- Card sorting and tree testing
- A/B testing and multivariate testing
- Analytics and data-driven design
- Competitive analysis
Creating User Personas
- Conducting user research
- Analyzing research data
- Creating detailed user personas
- User journey mapping
- Empathy mapping
- Jobs-to-be-done framework
Information Architecture
- Site mapping and user flows
- Content strategy
- Navigation design
- Taxonomy and metadata
- Search and findability
🔹 Wireframing & Prototyping
Low-Fidelity Wireframing
- Paper prototyping and sketching
- Digital wireframing in Figma
- Wireframe fidelity levels
- Layout and grid systems
- Content hierarchy
- Responsive design considerations
High-Fidelity Prototyping
- Interactive prototypes in Figma
- Prototyping connections and transitions
- Micro-interactions and animations
- Prototype testing and iteration
- Creating clickable prototypes for stakeholders
🔹 UI Design Fundamentals
Visual Design Principles
- Typography fundamentals
- Color theory and psychology
- Contrast and visual hierarchy
- White space and layout
- Grid systems and alignment
- Consistency and patterns
Designing User Interfaces
- UI component design (buttons, forms, navigation)
- Icon design and iconography
- Creating design systems
- Mobile vs desktop UI patterns
- Dark mode and theme design
- Microinteractions and feedback
🔹 Figma Mastery
Figma Basics
- Figma interface and workspace
- Frames, groups, and layers
- Vector tools and shapes
- Text and typography in Figma
- Images and masks
- Figma shortcuts and productivity tips
Advanced Figma Features
- Components and variants
- Auto Layout for responsive design
- Styles and design tokens
- Boolean operations and advanced vectors
- Plugins and integrations
- Design systems in Figma
Prototyping in Figma
- Creating interactive prototypes
- Smart Animate and transitions
- Overlays and modals
- Advanced prototyping techniques
- Device frames and presentations
Collaboration in Figma
- Team libraries and shared components
- Comments and feedback
- Version history
- Developer handoff and inspect mode
- Figma for remote teams
🔹 Mobile Design (iOS & Android)
Mobile UX Patterns
- Mobile-first design approach
- Touch targets and gestures
- Mobile navigation patterns
- iOS design guidelines (Human Interface Guidelines)
- Android design guidelines (Material Design)
- Cross-platform design considerations
Responsive Design
- Breakpoints and adaptive layouts
- Designing for different screen sizes
- Mobile, tablet, and desktop optimization
- Progressive enhancement
- Testing responsive designs
🔹 Web Application Design
Web App UX Patterns
- Dashboard design
- Data visualization and tables
- Forms and input validation
- Navigation for complex applications
- Onboarding flows
- Empty states and error handling
SaaS Product Design
- Multi-user workflows
- Role-based interfaces
- Settings and preferences
- Notification design
- Help and documentation
🔹 Design Systems
Building Design Systems
- Component libraries
- Design tokens and variables
- Documentation and guidelines
- Maintaining consistency at scale
- Atomic design methodology
- Handoff to development teams
🔹 Usability Testing
Planning Usability Tests
- Creating test plans
- Recruiting participants
- Writing test scenarios and tasks
- Moderated vs unmoderated testing
- Remote usability testing
Conducting Tests
- Facilitating test sessions
- Observation and note-taking
- Think-aloud protocol
- Recording and analyzing sessions
- Identifying usability issues
Analyzing Results
- Synthesizing findings
- Prioritizing issues
- Creating actionable recommendations
- Presenting results to stakeholders
- Iterating based on feedback
🔹 Interaction Design
Designing Interactions
- Interaction design patterns
- State changes and feedback
- Loading states and progress indicators
- Animations and transitions
- Gesture-based interactions
- Voice and conversational UI basics
🔹 Accessibility & Inclusive Design
WCAG Compliance
- Understanding WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines
- Color contrast and readability
- Keyboard navigation
- Screen reader compatibility
- Alt text and semantic HTML
- Testing for accessibility
Inclusive Design Practices
- Designing for disabilities
- Internationalization and localization
- Cultural considerations
- Age-inclusive design
- Designing for low-bandwidth environments
🔹 UX Writing & Microcopy
Content Design
- Writing effective UI copy
- Error messages and validation
- Button labels and CTAs
- Onboarding content
- Empty states
- Help text and tooltips
- Voice and tone guidelines
🔹 Portfolio Development
Building Your UX Portfolio
- Portfolio structure and storytelling
- Case study framework
- Presenting your design process
- Before and after comparisons
- Metrics and impact
- Portfolio platforms (Behance, Dribbble, personal website)
Creating Case Studies
- Problem statement and goals
- User research findings
- Design iterations and rationale
- Final solution and outcomes
- Lessons learned and next steps
🔹 Practical Projects & Portfolio Work
- Project 1: Mobile app design (e-commerce or social platform)
- Project 2: Web dashboard/SaaS product design
- Project 3: Responsive website redesign with user research
- Project 4: Complete design system creation
- Final Capstone: End-to-end UX/UI project with research, wireframes, prototypes, testing, and final designs (add to portfolio)
🎯 Practical Outcome
Trainees completing this program will be able to:
- Conduct user research and create data-driven personas
- Design user flows and information architecture
- Create wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes in Figma
- Design beautiful, accessible user interfaces
- Build and maintain design systems
- Conduct usability testing and iterate based on feedback
- Present and defend design decisions to stakeholders
- Build a professional UX/UI portfolio with 3-4 complete case studies
Career-Ready Roles:
- UI/UX Designer
- Product Designer
- UX Researcher
- UI Designer
- Interaction Designer
- Visual Designer
- UX Strategist
- Freelance Product Designer
💡 Why Choose IIIVP for UI/UX Design with Figma
- Live, Expert-Led Training: Interactive sessions with product designers from leading tech companies.
- Industry-Standard Tool: Master Figma—used by Google, Microsoft, Airbnb, and thousands of companies.
- Portfolio-Focused: Build 3-4 complete case studies ready for job applications.
- Real-World Projects: Work on actual product design challenges, not just theory.
- Latest 2025 Practices: AI-driven UX, accessibility, design systems, modern workflows.
- Career Support: Portfolio reviews, resume guidance, interview preparation.
- Flexible Learning Schedule: Live sessions designed for working professionals and career switchers.
- Professional Certification: IIIVP LLC certification in UI/UX Design with Figma.
- High-Growth Career: Entry-level UX designers earn $62K-$90K globally; Senior: $138K-$190K+.
- Global Opportunities: Remote-friendly career with worldwide demand.
- Post-Training Support: Ongoing design community and portfolio feedback.