# Digital Design Certificate Canonical URL: ## Overview Gain the skills needed to excel in digital design by mastering industry-standard tools and design techniques. This program equips you with the technical expertise and creative confidence to craft modern, professional designs for both digital and print media. This sets the stage for a successful career in the design field. - **Master Adobe Applications:** Learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create stunning designs for print, web, and digital platforms. You'll develop a solid foundation in design concepts, processes, and workflows, prepare files for final output, and build professional projects. - **Learn Fundamental Design Techniques:** Deepen your understanding of design theory by mastering layout strategies, typography, and color schemes. Learn how to elevate your visual communication skills and apply advanced techniques to produce high-quality digital and print designs. - **UI Design for Web & Mobile Apps:** Explore the principles of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design using Figma. Create responsive web designs and mobile apps, optimize layouts for multiple devices, and develop interactive prototypes to share with clients and stakeholders for feedback. - **Real-World Projects & Portfolio Development:** Work on hands-on, practical projects that align with current industry standards. By the end of the program, you'll have a well-rounded portfolio showcasing your expertise in web design, digital graphics, and UX/UI and feel ready to present to employers or clients. ## What you'll learn - Adobe Photoshop: Retouch photos and create graphics. - Adobe InDesign: Create page layouts with text and images. - Adobe Illustrator: Create vector graphics such as logos, icons, and more. - Figma: Design user interfaces of websites and apps. - Graphic & Print Design: Learn graphic design concepts and processes as you create portfolio-worthy projects to show potential clients or apply for a job. - UI & Web Design: Learn web design concepts, workflows, and best practices as you create portfolio-worthy projects. ## Curriculum 1. **Adobe InDesign Bootcamp** 2. **Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp** 3. **Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp** 4. **Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp** 5. **Figma Bootcamp** 6. **UI Design Bootcamp** 7. **AI for Graphic Design** 8. **Graphic Design Capstone Project ** **Skills covered:** Adobe InDesign, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design Principles, UI Design Principles, Web Design Principles, Graphic Design Portfolio, Color Theory, Typography, Layout, Adobe Creative Cloud ## Instructors ### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com. Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise. ### Eugenio Solis de Ovando — Senior Instructor Eugenio Solis de Ovando is a Senior Instructor at Noble Desktop in New York City, specializing in graphic design, web design, and visual communication. With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Eugenio is passionate about helping students develop strong technical skills and a solid design foundation across print, digital, and web platforms. Eugenio teaches a wide range of courses, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, WordPress, UI Design, and Artificial Intelligence for Graphic Design. His classes are known for their clear, hands-on approach, blending technical mastery with creative exploration to help students bring their ideas to life with confidence and precision. He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in Human Performance Technology, where his research focused on integrating emerging AI technologies into adult education and training. As an Adobe Certified Design Master and Licensed Private Career School Teacher in New York State, Eugenio is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction and sharing best practices in digital design workflows. He brings real-world insights into the classroom, guiding students through professional techniques in layout design, typography, color theory, image editing, and responsive web design. Learn more about [Eugenio Solis de Ovando's](/eugenio-solis-de-ovando) background and expertise. ### Michael Suen — Instructor Michael is an independent designer and creative director. For over a decade, he has run the design studio Weirdo, helping early-stage startups and enterprise companies alike clarify their unique value proposition and meaningfully engage their customers. Drawing on his experience as a certified Design Sprint facilitator and former startup co-founder, Michael has worked side-by-side with leaders at LinkedIn, Bose, KonMari, Lovevery, IntelyCare, Hazel Health, and more to launch new brands, products, and services. His projects have been featured in the likes of _TechCrunch_, _The_ _Wall Street Journal_, and _NPR_, and won awards at South by Southwest and Games for Change. Prior to his position at Noble Desktop, Michael served as an adjunct professor at the City University of New York, where he co-created the user experience curriculum for their workforce training program. He has also taught user experience design at General Assembly and lectured on playful design at MIT and Haverford College. In his former lives, Michael covered arts and culture as a journalist, shipped award-winning educational games as a digital producer, and participated in two successful startup exits as a founding designer (SwitchUp acquired by Optimal in 2018, VocaliD acquired by Veritone in 2022). Raised in Hong Kong and educated in Vermont, he now lives in Queens, NY. ### Christophe Drayton — Instructor Christophe is the instructor for the UX & UI Design Certificate, Figma Advanced, and Generative AI courses at Noble Desktop, and the founder and Chief Design Officer of Kaaiind, which specializes in Applied Artificial Intelligence in the Creative field. With over 20 years in Branding, UX Design, and Accessibility across Europe and the US, Christophe has positively impacted the digital experience of a large spectrum of companies, ranging from big data to startups, government entities to nonprofits, both in the private and public sectors. As an Educator, Christophe has led transformative and award-winning UX programs at Thinkful, the City University of New York (CUNY), and the Brooklyn Public Library, which have opened doors for underrepresented groups in tech who have secured roles at top companies like Google, Uber, Citi, and IBM. Most recently, he has developed innovative curricula about AI in the workplace for the University of Phoenix, LinkedIn Learning, and Coursera. Today, he focuses on developing Allie, one of the first AI-powered, patent-pending color-blind safe and WCAG-compliant design system generators, while concluding his 5-year fundamental research on color vision deficiencies in digital environments. Christophe believes in hands-on, practical application of human-centered strategy and ethical and inclusive design. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge to inspire and empower the next generation of designers, especially those entering the field through nontraditional paths. ## FAQ ### Who is the target audience for this course? The certificate is for those seeking to learn industry-standard tools and skills for designing print & web graphics, website interfaces, and other types of modern designs. This program is best suited for: Anyone who wants to become a well-rounded Graphic and UI Designer. Designers looking to gain digital design skills for designing websites and apps. Designers who have been away from the design field for a while and want to get back to being hands-on with today’s modern design apps, update their skills, and create an updated portfolio of design work. ### Does this certificate include job support? In addition to 138 hours of interactive training, you will receive ten 1-on-1 mentoring sessions that can be used for career and job support, including polishing your resume, preparing for interviews, and reviewing best practices for applying to jobs. Note, however, that we don’t provide job placement (i.e. reaching out to companies on your behalf). ### How does the custom schedule work and what is the recommended class order? We have scheduled the certificate classes in various tracks (day, night, or weekend) for your convenience, but you can customize your schedule. When creating a custom schedule, you’ll be able to choose between the various available dates for each class in the certificate program. If you can’t make a particular class, you can choose a different scheduled instance that works better for you. Please keep the following in mind when scheduling: If you do not have any prior experience with Adobe design apps, we recommend starting with either InDesign or Photoshop (not Illustrator). You must take Photoshop and Illustrator before taking the Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp (because you’ll be using those apps in the design bootcamp). You must take the Figma Bootcamp before the UI Design Portfolio Bootcamp (because you’ll be using that app in the design bootcamp). ### Will I receive access to Adobe Creative Cloud software? Yes, students enrolled in this course will receive 4 months of access to Adobe Creative Cloud software. After registering, please email hello@nobledesktop.com for instructions. ### Is this course open to beginners? Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required. ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? Yes, this course is eligible for our installment plan or student financing through Climb Credit. Learn more in the Tuition section above. ### Can I take this course online (remote learning)? Yes. This course is available online. See the course description and enrollment options for the training format and schedule. How do live-online sessions work? For live-online sessions, you attend at the scheduled class times (New York, Eastern Time). Attend remotely through Zoom with a live instructor. Hear the instruction, ask questions, and share your screen with the instructor. Use your computer’s microphone and speakers, or call the phone number we provide. You will need your own computer and any required software. See the course requirements for details. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com . ### What happens if I need to miss a session? You have some options: You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials. You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time. ### What’s included with my tuition? A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed A comprehensive program with 8 in-depth course modules designed to build your skills progressively Access to Adobe Creative Cloud Software (4 months) during your training Flexibility to customize your learning with an additional elective course Valuable 1-on-1 mentoring sessions outside of class to address your specific needs and career goals Comprehensive learning materials including proprietary workbooks developed by industry experts A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice 30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment Training from an institution licensed by the State of New York, New York State Education Department Attend the AI for Graphic Design class for free as part of this certificate. Choose your date after you register for the program. ### Are there any additional fees or expenses? There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us. ### Do you offer any discounts for this course? This program has a single package price. Additional discounts do not apply. ## Reviews > Noble Desktop certificates and Dan Rodney (as well as others) were a critical element contributing to my success and career trajectory. In both my academic and professional life. I couldn’t have gotten where I have, the honor of teaching such talented tech and design wizards, as I do now at the illustrious and cutting edge universities, had I not made sure to train with the best of the best in real time. > > — Valerie Taylor, Assistant Professor, Touro College & University System ## Pricing **Tuition:** $4495 Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms, pay-as-you-go installments, and GI Bill accepted.