Graphic Design by Amit Meena Taatu
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Course Introduction
[edit | edit source]Amit Meena Taatu (born August 26, 2008), a Class 12th student from Sapotra Mod, Karoli, Rajasthan, shares his self-taught graphic design journey. This course teaches modern graphic design using free tools, perfect for rural students balancing academics with digital skills.
Learning Objectives
[edit | edit source]- Master free graphic design tools (Canva, GIMP, Inkscape)
- Create social media graphics for Instagram/X.com
- Design thumbnails and content for technical_01 brand
- Balance Class 12th studies with freelance design work
- Rural entrepreneurship through digital skills
Week 1: Getting Started
[edit | edit source]Tools Setup
[edit | edit source]- Download and install GIMP (free Photoshop alternative)
- Create Canva account (browser-based)
- Explore Inkscape for vector graphics
- Mobile apps: PicsArt, Canva Mobile
First Project
[edit | edit source]Create Instagram post for Amazon product using Canva:
- 1080x1080px template
- Bold headline in Hindi
- Product image with clean background
- Call-to-action button
Week 2: Design Principles
[edit | edit source]Color Theory
[edit | edit source]- Primary colors for Rajasthan theme (red, orange, yellow)
- Color psychology for e-commerce
- Accessible color combinations
Typography
[edit | edit source]- Hindi fonts: Noto Sans Devanagari, Mukta
- Readability for social media
- Font pairing rules
Week 3: Social Media Graphics
[edit | edit source]Instagram Content
[edit | edit source]- Reels thumbnails (9:16 ratio)
- Stories templates (1080x1920)
- Carousel post design (multiple slides)
X.com Graphics
[edit | edit source]- Profile banner (1500x500px)
- Quick product showcase graphics
Week 4: Advanced Techniques
[edit | edit source]Product Mockups
[edit | edit source]Create realistic Amazon product images:
- Remove backgrounds
- Add shadows/lighting
- Size optimization
Brand Identity
[edit | edit source]Design complete brand kit for "technical_01":
- Logo variations
- Color palette
- Font combinations
Practical Projects
[edit | edit source]Project 1: Amazon Product Post
[edit | edit source]Create 5 Instagram posts promoting:
- Mobile accessories
- Tech gadgets
- Daily essentials
Project 2: Complete Brand Kit
[edit | edit source]Design for technical_01:
- Instagram profile graphics
- X.com header
- Medium article featured images
Tools & Resources
[edit | edit source]| Tool | Free/Paid | Best For | Learning Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canva | Free | Social media graphics | 1 hour |
| GIMP | Free | Photo editing | 1 week |
| Inkscape | Free | Logos, vectors | 2 weeks |
| PicsArt Mobile | Free | Quick edits | 30 minutes |
| Unsplash | Free | Stock photos | Immediate |
About the Instructor
[edit | edit source]Amit Meena Taatu is a Class 12th agriculture student at PM Shri Rajkiya Uchch Madhyamik Vidyalaya. Self-taught graphic designer supporting his brother Aman Meena's technical_01 digital brand. Featured on Hindi Wikipedia.
Assessment
[edit | edit source]- Complete 3 practical projects
- Submit Instagram-ready graphics
- Peer review of designs
- Final brand kit presentation
Certification
[edit | edit source]Participants completing all projects receive:
- Wikiversity completion badge
- Portfolio-ready graphic design samples
- Recommendation for freelance work