I write about graphic design, creative techniques, and industry trends.
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In today’s post, we will find CMYK, RGB, HEX (hexadecimal) code color values in Adobe Photoshop using a logo file. Identifying color values is an important part of graphic design and branding. For our example, we will use the Google…
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11 must-know design principles that will level up your design work
Design principles are a set of rules that designers can follow when creating a composition to create visually pleasing work. All the individual parts of a design must fit together to form a harmonious and cohesive unit. One design may…
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Typography for beginners
Typography is a crucial aspect of graphic design. It refers to the art and technique of arranging type to make them visually appealing and easily readable. Typography plays a significant role in conveying a message, setting a mood, and creating…
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Tree ring printing
My thanksgiving project was to attempt to print tree rings. The book Woodcut by Bryan Nash Gill inspired me to try this project. Here’s how I did it: Step 1: Find or cut a wood stump with a flat top. Step 2:…
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A brief history of graphic design
The progression of visual communication from cave paintings to digital software can serve as great inspiration to designers. The roots of visual communication stretch back to caveman times around 38,000 BCE. Written languages began in the form of iconography carved…