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Graphic Design For Dummies
Ben Hannam (Author)
9781394265961, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 8 January 2025
272 pages
23.1 x 18.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.544 kg
The complete, full-color graphic design guide for beginners The field of graphic design is constantly evolving, with new design tools, methods, technology, and modes of expression being introduced all the time. Graphic Design For Dummies will teach you how to get started, introducing you to basic design principles as well as the latest best practices, software, and trends. You'll learn how to successfully plan and execute compelling design projects, even if you're not a trained designer. This fun and friendly book will empower you with the information you need to create design solutions. You'll also have the opportunity to test your skills with a series of interactive design activities, starting with step-by-step guidance and slowly building up your skills until you're ready to fly solo. Unleash your inner graphic designer with this Dummies guide. Graphic Design For Dummies is a practical and user-friendly resource for those looking to create better design solutions quickly.
Introduction 1 Part 1: What to Know Before You Start Designing 5 Chapter 1: What Is Graphic Design? 7 Chapter 2: Developing Your Problem-Solving Skills 21 Chapter 3: Practices for Creating Better Design Solutions 45 Chapter 4: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job 59 Chapter 5: Design Is an Iterative Process 91 Part 2: Using the Principles of Design to Elevate Your Work 119 Chapter 6: The Principles of Design: Balance, Contrast, and Emphasis 121 Chapter 7: The Principles of Design: Unity, Repetition, Rhythm, and Proportion 143 Chapter 8: The Principles of Design: Movement, Hierarchy, Alignment, and Space 169 Chapter 9: Creating Grid Systems and Page Layouts 181 Chapter 10: Constructing Color Systems 201 Chapter 11: Choosing Type and Creating a System 215 Part 3: The Part of Tens 231 Chapter 12: Ten Things You Should Know When Putting Together Your Design Portfolio 233 Chapter 13: Ten Ways Artificial Intelligence May Change Graphic Design 241 Index 247
Subject Areas: Industrial / commercial art & design [AK]
