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Foundations of Design Concepts

Starts April 2027

April 2027 (2 weeks)

For

Grade 9-12

Fees

₹ 18,000

Cohort size

small group (4-8 students)

Foundations of Design Concepts

About

Learn the visual rules behind designs that work: line, shape, colour, typography, hierarchy, the grid system, and Gestalt principles. Students audit real-world design, build palettes, redesign a flyer and create reusable design systems in Canva. They finish with a portfolio piece (brand identity kit, mobile wireframe or poster campaign), present it for expert critique and publish it on Futurowise.

Why it matters for the future

From delivery apps to school posters, design decisions shape what people notice and trust. Understanding hierarchy, colour and typography helps students communicate clearly in pitches, presentations and portfolios, and pairs well with interests in marketing, technology and business.

Careers in the field

• UI/UX Designer
• Brand Identity Designer
Graphic / Communication Designer
• Product Designer
• Art Director

Outcomes

✔ Learn the grid system, Gestalt principles, colour theory and typography rules that professional UI/UX and brand designers use.

✔ Build a full portfolio piece in Canva: a brand identity kit, mobile wireframe or poster campaign.

✔ Publish your finished design on Futurowise, with a live link for portfolios, LinkedIn and college applications.

✔ Apply design thinking to school presentations, club branding, startup pitches and global design school portfolio submissions.

Overview

Week 1 - The Foundations of Visual Design Session 1 | The building blocks of sight Live session (1 hour): Introduction to primary visual elements, including line, shape, form, color, texture and space. Deconstruction of iconic logos and everyday visual design. Session 2 | Principles of composition and layout Live session (1 hour): How elements interact, including hierarchy, balance, contrast, proximity and alignment. Understanding the grid system and Gestalt principles. Self-paced work (2 hours) Visual audit: spot and capture 5 examples of good vs. bad design choices in daily-life items or websites. Design task: sketch two alternate layouts for a magazine cover or landing page using basic geometric shapes. Session 3 | Color theory and psychological impact Live session (1 hour): Color wheels, palettes, harmony rules (monochromatic, analogous, complementary), and the psychological reactions triggered by distinct hues. Self-paced work (1 hour) Create 3 contrasting color palettes for a single brand brief (e.g. a calm wellness app vs. an energetic sports brand). Week 2 - From Type to Final Project Session 4 | Typography and visual hierarchy Live session (1 hour): Serif vs. sans-serif, kerning, leading, tracking and font pairing rules. How typography guides the eye through a layout. Self-paced work (1 hour) Redesign an unformatted text flyer using typography hierarchy rules to prioritize key information. Session 5 | Design systems and practical tools Live session (1 hour): Translating concepts into digital tools (Canva). Creating consistent visual assets, UI kits and reusable design components. Self-paced work (2 hours) Draft the core assets for your final project (logo mark, typography scale, primary color palette) and polish the files for presentation. Session 6 | Portfolio showcase and feedback Live session (1 hour): Student presentations of their final visual design project. Expert critique, industry guidance and feedback from instructors. Project submission deadline: two days after Session 6 After the program: Students apply the feedback, submit their final project for publication on Futurowise, and receive their certificate.

Instructor(s)


Neha Pandit

Founder of We-Learn. Fine Arts in metal craft, ceramics, textiles and printing, with 15 years across interiors, styling and fashion.


Aniket Patkar

Head of Faculty at We-Learn. Leads studio faculty across painting, printmaking, conceptual art, installation and mixed media practice.


Why students choose Futurowise

Student Quote

The cohort size being small made the meetings very interactive which I really liked about this program. Moreover, I enjoyed researching for the project given to us, which were then very well evaluated and we were given valuable feedback about the real-world applicability. ​​

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Anwita

Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai

Student Quote

I loved that we got to actually build and test our own AI agents instead of just learning about them theoretically. It was really fun seeing my idea turn into a working prototype. I’d definitely recommend it to my friends if want to learn how to build something themselves. It’s practical, interactive, and you get to leave with your own working agent.​

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Saisha

The Shri Ram School, Gurugram

Student Quote

Futurowise's Carbon Credit Trading program broke down complex concepts, from trading mechanics to sustainability regulations, and connected every idea to how real markets actually work. I left with a clear understanding of something most adults find difficult to explain.​​​

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Pratyasha

Global Indian International School, Singapore

Student Quote

One thing that truly stood out to me was our instructor’s attitude and support, as he made the environment feel like a safe space, encouraging each of us to speak out our thoughts, offering us frequent smiles and nods.

 

 

 

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Shantanu

Step by Step School, Noida

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