Graphic Design
The visual craft that underpins everything.
January 2026
3 months
Buea, in-person
EN / FR
What you'll build
Apply typography, colour and layout theory in real work
By the end of this course,
you will be able to:
Apply typography, colour and layout theory in real work
Create posters, social assets and print-ready files
Use Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator confidently
Build a focused graphic design portfolio
What you'll learn — module by module.
6 modules · 70% practice · 30% theory
- 01
Design fundamentals
- Grid
- Hierarchy
- Balance
Week 01 - 02
Typography
- Type pairing
- Type systems
Week 02 - 03
Colour theory
- Palettes
- Accessibility
Week 03 - 04
Layout & composition
- Editorial
- Marketing
Week 04 - 05
Toolchain
- Figma
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
Week 05 - 06
Capstone
- Brief
- Portfolio piece
Week 06
This course is built for you if…
Aspiring designers
Start with the visual fundamentals every designer needs.
Marketers
Make polished assets without waiting on a designer.
Entrepreneurs
Brand your product visually from day one.
Everything you need, all-in.
In-person classes in the Buea lab (internet provided)
Hands-on projects every session
1-on-1 mentor feedback on your work
Research materials, trend reports, rate benchmarks
Contract & invoice templates and client training
LinkedIn profile optimisation session
Digital + physical Invollv Labs certificate
Lifetime alumni community + mentor access
50% discount on future Invollv Labs courses
Freelancing platform setup guidance
Skills that work where you live.
Foreign bootcamps teach you Figma. We also teach you how to price for a Douala SME, get paid by a Lagos client, and grow with the African web.
How to price for local vs international clients
International payments (Wise, Payoneer, crypto)
African aesthetics and cultural sensitivity
Mobile-first, low-bandwidth design principles
Local client types: SMEs, NGOs, churches, schools
Building a regional + global reputation
Taught by a working pro.
Emma
Graphic Designer & Brand Lead
Lead graphic design instructor. Co-taught with Dre. Both ship visual work for African brands and startups.
Experience
5+ yrs
In the industry
Client base
Global
CM, NG, US, EU
Live work brought into class
Real briefs from active client projects — not theoretical exercises. You learn the craft in production conditions.
Things students ask before applying.
Ready to build?
Next cohort starts January 2026. Spots are limited. Apply today and join the first wave of Invollv Labs builders.
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