Introduction to Graphic Design: Concepts

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Tony Harmer

52:45

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01 - Introduction

01 - Introducing graphic design.mp4

02:04

02 - What is graphic design.mp4

02:33

03 - Keeping a notebook.mp4

00:33

02 - The Creative Process

01 - The creative process.mp4

01:00

02 - The creative brief.mp4

01:59

03 - Research.mp4

02:07

04 - Ideation.mp4

01:15

05 - Production.mp4

02:52

06 - Challenge Brief yourself.mp4

00:51

03 - Typography

01 - The language of type.mp4

02:35

02 - Type anatomy.mp4

01:19

03 - Basic type classifications.mp4

02:52

04 - Type measurement.mp4

01:45

05 - Challenge Poster.mp4

00:32

04 - Color

01 - Color components.mp4

01:50

02 - Color harmonies.mp4

02:24

03 - Colour associations.mp4

00:50

04 - Color as information.mp4

01:13

05 - Digital and print colors.mp4

02:48

06 - Process and spot colors.mp4

02:35

07 - Challenge Map.mp4

00:53

05 - Images and Illustration

01 - Images and illustration.mp4

01:56

02 - Composing and cropping images.mp4

04:04

06 - Layout and Composition

01 - Form and space.mp4

01:58

02 - Principles of layout.mp4

01:50

03 - Building a layout.mp4

01:36

04 - Using grids.mp4

01:35

05 - Challenge Layout.mp4

00:49

07 - Conclusion

01 - Creativity tips.mp4

01:22

02 - The companion courses.mp4

00:45

Description

Graphic design is a complex art that involves many different skills and tools. In this course, instructor Tony Harmer covers the core skills that every designer needs to know and shows you how to integrate all these skills in your workflow. Tony discusses the four stages of the creative process. He introduces you to the jargon used in typography, as well as type classifications and the basic measurements used when working with type. Tony goes over the how to pick pleasing color combinations, how to use color as information, and how to accommodate viewers with color vision deficiency (CVD). He explains the impact you can make with images and illustrations in graphic design projects, and he walks you through how to create a graphic design layout. Tony concludes with some creativity tips to keep your ideas fresh.

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Graphic Design

Tony Harmer

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I am an author, communications artist and designer known to be a "Creative Swiss Army Knife" with experience working for/with both small and large organizations. My areas of expertise include: print and online graphics, illustrations, communications, video, and digital content—especially in training and online learning. My strengths are my knowledge of layout design and production, organization, communication and over thirty years of experience across a wide range of areas. I have extensive experience managing multiple projects, meeting strict deadlines, and developing creative solutions to complex design challenges while maintaining exceptional quality results.

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