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.
Create compelling visuals for a wide range of tasks and purposes Learn the basic concepts of graphic design and get the tools you need to start Get hands-on experience by following tutorials to create great designs Become proficient in graphic design—no art degree needed
Graphic Design For Dummies is a practical and user-friendly resource for those looking to create better design solutions quickly.
By:
Ben Hannam
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 231mm,
Width: 185mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 522g
ISBN: 9781394265961
ISBN 10: 1394265964
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 21 February 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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
Ben Hannam, MFA, has been teaching graphic design since 2003. He currently serves as Associate Professor and Chair of Communication Design at Elon University while also managing his own graphic design agency. He is the author of A Graphic Design Student’s Guide to Freelance: Practice Makes Perfect and Oh @#$%! I’m Graduating: A Student’s Guide to Creating a Killer Portfolio.
