How to Create Design Boards in Photoshop
A step-by-step guide from the ground-up
Hey designers! Step up your presentation game with beautiful, realistic design boards created in Photoshop.
This incredible tool will help you communicate your design ideas to your clients in a way that’s clear and easy to understand.
In this self-paced online course, you’ll learn my exact method on how to make design boards in Photoshop - no prior experience needed.
How to Create Design Boards in Photoshop will walk you through everything you need to know to get up and running. By the end, you’ll be able to create design boards just like the ones you see below. Whether this is a skill you’ve been wanting to develop for a long time or are brand new to the idea of creating design boards, you’re in the right place. I’ll walk you through how to use this software simply and efficiently so you’ll be able to share your design ideas in a clear and effective way. This is a great tool for both in-person and e-design!
“It was amazing, easy to follow, and to remember even though there are a lot of details. It exceeded my expectations! I was literally scared of Photoshop but after this course I feel like a pro. Thank you, Chaney!”
In this course, you’ll learn…
Exactly which tools you need (ignoring the ones you don’t!) and how to use them
How to add the exact products you’re recommending to your boards
How to remove backgrounds from pieces and arrange them in a three-dimensional, room-like setup
My tricks for adding basic architectural features that help your boards look more realistic
How to build a room from start to finish
The curriculum starts with the basics of Photoshop in bite-sized videos and builds all the way up to full room tutorials. (Keep on scrolling to see the full list of videos and tutorials!) You’ll have the opportunity to practice your new skills by recreating the design boards I share as well - I provide the final design board, a folder of the product images, and a blank design board so you can jump right in!
This course also includes a Companion Guide with written explanations, tips and tricks, and other goodies that will come in handy as you start to create boards with your own designs.
Have questions about the course? Feel free to contact me here!
“The methods to creating the design board were outlined so clearly and really addressed how someone working in the design industry would want to display their ideas. It was the perfect length of time - I finished the course in just a few days - and for something so feasible time wise, I learned such a great deal and a really valuable new skill.”
Curriculum
Getting to Know Photoshop: Orientation and Setup
Orientation to the Workspace
Set Up a New, Blank Design Board
How to Add Product Images to Design Boards and Understanding How They Layer
The Toolbar and Tools, and How To Use Them
Toolbar Introduction
Move Tool
Rectangular Marquee Tool
Magnetic and Polygonal Lasso Tools
Magic Wand Tool
Crop Tool
Rectangle Tool and Paint Bucket
Horizontal Type Tool
Hand Tool
Removing Backgrounds From Products
Introduction: Why Does Removing Backgrounds Matter?
Removing White Backgrounds
Removing Simple Backgrounds
Removing Complex Backgrounds
Building the Room (Part 1): Furniture and Decor
Introduction: From 2D Mood Board to 3D Design Board
Arranging and Layering Your Furniture and Decor
Using the Perspective, Distort, and Warp Tools to Create a Realistic Look
Building the Room (Part 2): The Structure and Architectural Features
Drawing Walls and Ceilings
Adding Flooring
Adding Doors and Windows
Start-to-Finish Full Room Tutorials
Bedroom
Dining Room
Living Room
Additional Tips and Tricks
Adding Your Logo/Branding to a Design Board
How to Save and Export Your Design Boards
The course also includes a written companion guide, step-by-step videos, practice exercises, extra tips, and other goodies!
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Photoshop is one of the best tools for creating realistic design boards - you just need someone to show you how to use it. This course will walk you through everything from the tools you’ll use to how to put together a life-like room to show your clients your vision. You’ll be a pro in no time.
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FAQs
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I suggest subscribing to Adobe Photoshop CC through the Adobe Photography Plan, which is $9.99/month. You can get a 7 day free trial to start if you'd like to try it before purchasing. Photoshop CC is a cloud-based, subscription software, so you’ll always have the latest and greatest version when you subscribe!
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The content is made up of demonstrative videos and step-by-step tutorials, plus a written Companion Guide. You’re also encouraged to practice what you’ve learned by downloading the provided blank design boards and product images so you can try to recreate the design boards I share in the tutorials.
It’s a completely self-paced course, so you can work through the material in a way that works best for your schedule.
The total length of the videos is about 5 hours, so you can complete the course in as little as a day!
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Let's chat! If you work through the entire course and are unsatisfied, contact us in the first 30 days after you purchase and we will give you a full refund.
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Please reach out to chaney@mixandmatchdesign.com with any additional questions.