Introduction to Invitation Design: From First Brief to Final Print

Blend color, typography, and texture to create professional printed invitations to promote any event

• Introduction
• Preparation
• Concepts
• Design
• Artworking
• Final project

Whether you're hosting an event yourself or working for a client, the right invitation can set the stage and prepare guests for what's to come. By incorporating color, texture, and other visual elements, you can create expectations and anticipation for an event worth planning for.

In this course, London-based graphic designer Sarah Lewis shows you how to avoid trends and design original invitations for any special event. From developing a unique visual style, to selecting colors, materials, print processes, typography, and layout, Sarah unveils her secrets for working with clients and taking your designs from initial brief to a memorable printed work of art.

• Introduction
• Influences
• What Will We Do in This Course?
• Think like a Graphic Designer
• The Brief
• What Do We Need to Ask
• The Debrief
• How to Quote
• Create a Mindmap
• References and Research
• Mood Boards
• Present Your Ideas to the Client
• Format, Materials, and Finishes
• Typeface and Colour Palette
• Visual Assets
• Layout 1
• Layout 2
• Final Checks
• Presenting Your Work
• Amends
• Sending the Files to Print
• Introduction to Invitation Design: From First Brief to Final Print