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Choosing Photographs For Design Projects
Learn how to judge subject, crop, light and mood when choosing photographs for layouts, so each picture supports the design instead of fighting it.
Type And Imagery
Imagery And Illustration
Choosing, making and combining pictures, icons and diagrams.
Cropping Framing And Focal Points In Images
See how cropping redirects attention and changes the meaning of a picture, with practical guidance on framing, edges, aspect ratios and focal points.
Data Visualization Basics For Designers
A plain introduction to data visualization for designers: match chart forms to the question being asked and avoid scales that mislead the reader.
Icon Design Principles For Clear Small Symbols
Learn the basics of icon design: grids, consistent strokes, simple shapes and metaphor choice, so small symbols stay clear and understandable.
Illustration Styles And When Each Fits
A survey of flat, line, textured and realistic illustration styles, what each tends to communicate, and how to match a style to audience and message.
Image Resolution And Compression Explained
Pixel dimensions, density and compression explained in plain terms, with guidance on choosing image sizes and file formats for screens and print.
Infographics That Explain Instead Of Decorate
How to structure an infographic so it explains: define one message, build a clear flow, use restraint with decoration and keep the data honest.
Using Texture Pattern And Gradients With Care
When surface treatments such as texture, pattern and gradients add depth and character to a design, and when they only add visual noise or hurt readability.
Vector Graphics Versus Raster Images
How vector graphics and raster images are built, why they behave differently when resized, and how to choose the right type for logos, photos and icons.
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