Free Design Classes in NYC: How to Get Started in Digital Design

Interested in learning about design? In this free webinar you’ll learn about the different types of digital design (graphic design, web design, UX & UI design, UI design, and motion design) so you can better understand what designers do and which apps they use.

You’ll learn what steps you need to take in order to get started in each area of design, including any classes and certificate programs that would be appropriate for you.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Whether you're a complete beginner, you work with designers and want to understand more about what they do, or you already have some design experience and are curious about other types of design, this free class can help you.

This is the perfect way to learn about design before you dive into one of our hands-on Design classes (in-person in NYC or live online) or earning a certificate in Graphic Design, Web Design, UX & UI Design, Digital Design, Motion Graphics.

What You’ll Learn

Overview of different types of digital design.
What do graphic designers, web designers, UX/UI designers, and motion designers actually do?
See examples of design work.
What apps do designers use?
How do you get started learning design?

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Take the next step in your learning journey with a class at Noble Desktop. Get hands-on, interactive, training led by expert instructors. Quickly learn valuable new skills in a short workshop or start your career transformation in one of our immersive NY State-approved certificate programs.

Our flexible scheduling makes it easy to find a class at the right time for you, whether you attend in NYC or live online. All Noble Desktop classes come with a free retake within one year to ensure you get the most out or your learning experience.

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Graphic Design Certificate

Weekdays, weeknights, or weekends
84 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Become a graphic designer. Learn about design, typography, photo retouching, vector graphics, and much more as you study Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Explore design concepts in a project-based Graphic Design Bootcamp, where you’ll work on designs for your portfolio to show prospective employers or clients.

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UX & UI Design Certificate

Weeknights only
132 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Learn the skills to become a UX or UI Designer. This course teaches UX & UI design concepts, industry-standard tools, and research methods. You'll build a portfolio of projects and receive one-on-one mentoring to prepare for your new career.

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UI Design Certificate

Weekdays or weeknights
120 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Design mobile & web interfaces, learn graphic design fundamentals, and create a portfolio. Our UI Design Certificate includes classes in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, graphic design & UI Design.

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Digital Design Certificate

Weekdays or weeknights
138 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Become a well-rounded Digital Designer. Learn the essential Adobe applications, Figma for UI design, and key design concepts and theory. Develop portfolio projects to showcase your work to employers and clients.

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Motion Graphics Certificate

Weekdays or weeknights
102 hours
Prerequisites required
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Become a Motion Graphics Designer. Learn motion graphics with animation and video editing (plus special effects) created in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Then showcase what you’ve learned by creating a motion graphics demo reel.

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Video Editing Certificate

Weekdays or weeknights
78 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Become a Video Editor. Learn video editing (along with some motion graphics and audio editing) with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. Then showcase what you’ve learned by creating a video editing demo reel.

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Take The Next Step With a Relevant Course

Graphic Design Certificate

UX & UI Design Certificate

UI Design Certificate

Digital Design Certificate

Motion Graphics Certificate

Video Editing Certificate