Color Theory
Color Theory Some claim that color cannot be taught, and there might just be something about it. Theoretically speaking, if you ask a group of people to color something in red, for example, you’ll get 25 different shades of red. Color is a subjective phenomenon (the color perception). It has several known aspects and several […]
Composition
Composition When a project is to be made on a certain format, such as A4 (21.9 x 29.7 cm, 8 x 11 in.), the entire area must be used. The background (which is white by default) also becomes a part of the message to be delivered; the designer has to consider whether it contributes to […]
Graphic Design Glossary
Graphic Design Glossary Logo – a company’s name designed as the company’s trademarkIcon – a company’s trademark, not including the company’s nameMonogram – Initials (IBM, CNN etc.)Pictogram – a conventional sign, e.g. a knife and a fork = a restaurantBrain storming – coming up with a concept in advertisingCollage – numerous photographs cut out and combined in one compositionPhoto-montage – two negatives […]
Introduction to Graphic Design
Graphic Design Introduction Graphic design is a form of art; it is part of art and not the other way around. Painting and Sculpting have existed since the stone age till this very day. In spite of that, all areas of design have only been introduced to humanity in the 19th century. Even though people […]
