Graphic Design: It is form of visual artistic representation of a concept. It is also called as use of visual elements to convey a message.
Types of Graphic Designs:
- Image-Based Design: To produce a message in an image representation.
- Type-Based Design: To produce a message by using typography.
- Image and Type: Using both image and typography.
Types of Graphic Design Software’s:
- Raster graphics: Image is made up of dots and lines. Ex: GIMP , Paint Shop Pro , Adobe Photoshop
- Vector graphics: Representing graphics by lines and curves rather than bitmaps Ex:QuarkXpesss,CorelDraw
For Image manipulations GIMP (Alternative for Adobe Photoshop)
For Vector Graphics Inkscape (Alternative for Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw)
For Desktop Publishing Scribus (Alternative for Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress)
By using Graphic Designing we can design
- Logos and Brands
- Stationery
- Leaflets
- Flyers
- Folders
- Brochures
- Website Graphic elements
- Annual Reports
- Direct Mail
- Advertising
- Exhibition Stands
- Packaging
- Signage
Below are the important elements to consider while doing Graphic design work
Layout , Lines , Shapes , Space , Size , Texture , Value , color , font , font size.
Principles of Graphic Design:
- Proximity
- Alignment
- Repetition
- Contrast
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