Graphic Design
The visual craft that underpins everything.
July 2026
8 weeks
Buea, in-person
70,000 XAF
What you'll build
Understand the core principles of graphic design
By the end of this course,
you will be able to:
Understand the core principles of graphic design
Work confidently with industry tools
Apply typography, color, and layout effectively
Design social media, print, and brand pieces
Prepare files for digital and print delivery
Build a starter graphic design portfolio
What you'll learn, module by module.
9 modules · 70% practice · 30% theory
- 01
Foundations of Graphic Design
- What graphic design is, brand, editorial, digital, print
- Elements of design, line, shape, form, texture, space, visual weight
- Principles of design, balance, contrast, hierarchy, repetition
Week 01 - 02
Tools & Workspace
- Vector vs raster, file formats and when to use them
- Workspace, tools, shortcuts, shapes and the pen tool
- Layers, masks, groups, exporting for web and print
Week 02 - 03
Typography
- Typography basics, anatomy of type, font categories
- Pairing fonts, type hierarchy and rhythm
- Typography in layouts, common typographic mistakes
Week 03 - 04
Color
- Color theory basics, RGB and CMYK
- Color psychology, building color palettes
- Color in branding & emotion, accessibility and contrast
Week 04 - 05
Layout & Composition
- Grids, columns, alignment, consistency
- Visual hierarchy, focal points and reading flow
- White space and balance, composing a strong layout
Week 05 - 06
Common Design Pieces
- Social media design, posts, stories, banners
- Flyer and poster design, sizing and bleed basics
- Logo basics and business cards, consistent visuals
Week 06 - 07
Brand & Print Preparation
- Brand identity basics, building a mini brand kit
- Print preparation, CMYK, bleed, resolution
- Mockups and presentation, showing work professionally
Week 07 - 08
Intro to Brand Strategy
- Brand vs logo vs identity, what brand strategy really is
- Positioning basics, audience, competitors and brand personality
- Translating strategy into a simple visual identity direction
Week 08 - 09
Portfolio & Final Presentation
- Building a starter portfolio, selecting and organizing work
- Project refinement & presentation rehearsal
- Final presentation and critique, mini portfolio with 5+ pieces
Week 09
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
Things students ask before applying.
Ready to build?
Next cohort starts July 2026. Spots are limited. Apply today and join the first wave of Invollv Labs builders.
Tuition
70,000 XAF
Flat tuition for the full course
Referral programme - 5,000 XAF off for referred students · 5,000 XAF cash reward for referrers
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