How to learn graphic design? This tutorial covers essential graphic design basics, principles & tools to help you become a graphic designer or visualize ideas.
I created these poster designs over the summer. They are free to download and print for educational purposes. The posters have been created in a large format but can be printed at any size. I created these for my own classrooms where I teach video production, graphic design, web design and digital photography. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the download link... if you repost please attribute credit. Typography Poster: Color Theory Poster A: Color Theory Poster B: Elements of Design Poster: Principals of Design Poster: Quickeys Poster: Ask 3 Before Me Poster: Download the entire poster 8.1 Mb pdf file set by clicking here.
A complete guide to type terms – illustrated.
With more and more lettering artists turning to Illustrator to digitize their lettering I decided to chip in, with my 13 years of experience using the program I think I am allowed. Here is one tool that I love and can't image Illustrator without.
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Designer Yong Wen Yeu has illustrated a display typeface, spelled out in sign language. We've got our fingers crossed for more great typography like this!
Ever pondered over what could bring upon you the wrath of typographic titans? Here are the, “7 Deadly Sins of Typography” that could incur it…
In this tutorial, we will see how we can warp the text around a shape or a object. This technique will show you how to combine the text wrap and heart shape together to achieve
Here are the top 10 beautiful Google Font combinations that will elevate your design game and have your audience swooning. Learn more here.
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There are twelve recognized principles of design in art. Although artists may not use these principles, they provide guidelines to help artists create artwork.
Everything you need to know about design theory – made easy to understand with tips and graphics.
Typography concepts & tips to improve your ability to work with type on web & in print. Learn about Character Space, Kerning and Tracking.
Los Angeles-based graphic designer Bill Dawson has designed a wonderful collection of posters featuring typography quotes from famous designers and type
In spite of its relatively short history, web design is now a fully developed science, complete with a vast quantity of information both newbie and experienced...
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Although the more seasoned graphic designer will fully understand all of the below principles and design fundamentals for the beginner it’s important to master these ... Continue Reading »
Building an online audience whether it's on Instagram or some other social media platform, can definitely get overwhelming- especially if you are just starting out. Not having a clear approach from the very beginning can really set you back, and we all know that nobody likes wasting their time and energy. …
Most of the recognisable logos we see everyday aren't the colour they are because the designers liked it. Colours are chosen very carefully to have a
A timeline about the history of typography. https://t.co/K5jAXzQhNF #UX @counterspace #CRO
Typography concepts & tips to improve your ability to work with type on web & in print. Learn about Character Space, Kerning and Tracking.
Are you about to embark on a new website design project? Want to ensure you pick the font that works best for your business?
This collection of cool infographics on typefaces history, fonts basics and typography cheat sheets will help you learn typography tips.
Many designers can boast of having creative intuition and a sharp eye: they add as much passion and feeling into the layout of the future website or app as rational thinking and measurement. In lots…
Cheer up with these 35 funny design jokes that will definitely make you laugh! I selected some really funny design jokes turned into images.
Visual hierarchy is a method of organizing design elements in order of importance. These are the 12 virtual hierarchy principles you need to know.
Theo van Doesburg, De Stijl founder, wife, Nelly, Dog, Dada, and Dancer, Kamares, 1925 Looking back at our DANK Experiment this summer I had some thoughts on how to start your own artists collective... 1.) Be Organic. Meet weekly for...
Čím začít u tohoto tipu? Třeba tím, že zlatý řez (sectio aurea, golden ratio) je podle některých jeden z nejzásadnějších principů všeho a dokáží ho také prakticky všude najít. Podle jiných teorií jde o pravidlo, které výrazně pomáhá v designu a umění, protože určitým způsobem vytváří věci, které mají poměry a rozměry takové, že se
You've probably used the Pathfinder panel to combine shapes and make new ones. But do you often find yourself clicking (and undoing) each icon in the panel until you get the look you want?...
It might look blurry, but it's not! Download the high-res version below!!! One of my esteemed colleagues from another department showed interest in learning inDesign. So I made this little cheat sheet to help. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A HIGH-RES PDF VERSION! I also made one for Photoshop a few months ago, you can download it here. Sorry, macs only! CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR SHORTCUTS!!! ————————— NEW! ————————— ALL NEW CS6 SHORTCUTS HERE!!!