Since September 2025
Instructor since September 2025
Design from Scratch: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
From 36.05 £ /h
Learn the essentials of Adobe Illustrator in this hands-on introductory class designed for beginners. Whether you’re an aspiring designer, artist, or hobbyist, this class will teach you the core tools and techniques to create vector graphics with confidence.
Extra information
Software: Please have Adobe Illustrator installed and updated before class. If you don’t have it, you can download a free 7-day trial from Adobe’s website.
Computer: Bring your own laptop (Mac or PC). A mouse or drawing tablet is recommended for easier precision work.
Computer: Bring your own laptop (Mac or PC). A mouse or drawing tablet is recommended for easier precision work.
Location
At student's location :
- Around Hell's Kitchen, NY, United States
Online from United States
About Me
Hi, I’m Minnie, a Communication Designer at Parsons School of Design. I have over six years of experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud — including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign — and I specialize in creating thoughtful, visually engaging designs.
I’m passionate about helping beginners unlock their creativity and gain confidence with digital tools. My teaching style is approachable and hands-on — I break down Illustrator’s complex features into simple, clear steps and give students space to practice. By the end of this class, you’ll feel comfortable using Illustrator to turn your ideas into professional-quality designs.
I’m passionate about helping beginners unlock their creativity and gain confidence with digital tools. My teaching style is approachable and hands-on — I break down Illustrator’s complex features into simple, clear steps and give students space to practice. By the end of this class, you’ll feel comfortable using Illustrator to turn your ideas into professional-quality designs.
Education
I am currently pursuing my Communication Design degree at Parsons School of Design, where I focus on visual identity, typography, and digital storytelling. My coursework has included branding systems, interactive design, and creative coding, giving me a well-rounded understanding of design principles and how they apply across different media. I regularly collaborate with peers on real-world projects, critiques, and presentations, which keeps me up-to-date with industry standards and creative trends.
Experience / Qualifications
Freelance Branding Designer – Designed logos and visual identities for student clubs and small businesses.
Graphic Design Intern, NYU Shanghai – Created branding for new student programs and collaborated on event materials.
Community Design Projects – Partnered with local organizations to produce visual campaigns focused on engagement and accessibility.
Graphic Design Intern, NYU Shanghai – Created branding for new student programs and collaborated on event materials.
Community Design Projects – Partnered with local organizations to produce visual campaigns focused on engagement and accessibility.
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
45 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Chinese
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
Online via webcam
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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