Wednesday, August 01, 2012
shambhu
An introduction to the graphic
design and its different applications. ... of a graphics
software program such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop or InDesign,
Freehand, Corel Draw etc.
Learn what graphic design is, what
elements make up good design, the essential tools, hardware, and software for
designers, and the difference between designing for print and the web.
graphic design as “the art or
profession of visual communication that combines images, words, and ideas to
convey information to an audience.” A graphic designer is responsible for
arranging and using elements on different types of media (such as a poster, a
package or a website), most likely with the use of a graphics
software program such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
or InDesign. These
elements include:
- Photos
- Illustrations
- Type
- Shapes
- Color
- Texture
Where is Graphic Design?
Graphic design is all around us. It is in our morning paper, on our commute
to work, and on the cover
of our favorite books. The most common forms include:
- Logos
- Websites
- Business
Cards
- Advertisements
- Book
Design
- Brochures
- Billboards
- Product
Packaging
- Posters
- Magazine
Layout
- Newspaper
Layout
- Greeting
Cards