Graphic Design Basics

  • DESIGN_101-01 – Typography, Serif/San Serif, Kerning, Tracking legibility vs readability, justification, leading
  • DESIGN_101-02 – Tools e.g. Adobe & MS, why not use Word, vector vs pixel graphics, words of advice
  • DESIGN_101-03 – Color systems
  • DESIGN_101-04 – Layout: how we read, grids, tradition
  • DESIGN_101-05 – Layout for poster design

General tips

  1. White space is your friend
  2. Just because you own 100 fonts does not mean you should use 100 fonts
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