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A collection of books and videos that teach you the fundamentals of design. First lets recap why you should bother finding out how to learn graphic design. People make snap judgements on the quality of your product. You need to be damn sure they make a good first impression. Design every interaction, think about the whole experience. Key responsibilities Make things pretty Design for target devices and user needs Design is how it works not just how it looks Design the whole system Make the small things matter That all sounds good and well but where do you start gaining the skills needed?
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How to learn design for non designersA resource guide
TypographyTypography is one of the most important aspects of design. !This is especially true for web design where text is still such an important medium. Having a strong grasp of typography and an eye for type is essential.
Ellen Lupton
Thinking with Type: A Primer for Designers
Grid SystemsFor designers working in every medium, layout is arguably the most basic, and most important, element.
Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop
Timothy Samara
Colour theoryThere is a science to picking good color combinations. Spend some time learning the rules before you break them.
The Art of ColorJohannes Itten
WhitespaceWhen used effectively, empty space can provide visual impact in a design. Learn how to make empty space work for you.
Visual HierarchyOne of the most important tools you can use to help your users is visual hierarchy. Good visual hierarchy draws the users attention to the most important information on the screen. It also helps group related content together.
BalanceGood compositions are all about balance. Learn to create balance by carefully placing elements in your design.
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