Graphic Design - Your Complete Guide

Welcome to our free resource guide on graphic design, including all basics, typography, color, logos and much more!

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Graphic Design Basics

Learn everything you need to know about graphic design basics.

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Design 101: What Is Graphic Design?

You don’t have to spend a semester learning the basics of graphic design, you’ll only have to spend a few minutes here. That’s right, I’m here to tell you everything you need to know about graphic design, and then some.

7 Types of Graphic Design (Examples + Job Titles)

8 Best Free Graphic Design Software in 2019

How to Write a Creative Brief (+ Free Checklist)

Visual Hierarchy: Principles and Patterns

Graphic Design Jobs and Skills

Understand what skills to build to have a career in graphic design.

Jobs and freelance

Kickstarting Your Career as a Freelance Graphic Designer

Freelancers are like the hunter gatherers of graphic design.

Graphic Design Marketing and Publication

What do marketing and publication look like in Graphic Design? Find out!

MARKETING AND publication

6 Ways to Make a Powerful Ad Design (+ Examples)

How many ads of the 5,000 you see everyday are actually recognizing?

Advice for a Striking Billboard Design

Brochure Design: Tips + Concepts

Business Card Design: Essential Elements + Examples

Let Them Judge: Mastering Book Cover Design

Magazine Layout: 6 Tips to Fine-Tune Your Spread

Graphic Design for Logos

Learn how do you design a good logo!

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The Logo Design Process: Finding Order in the Chaos

Logo design isn’t something to engage in half-heartedly. It's one of the many types of graphic design that demands some serious analytical and critical thinking, creativity, and planning.Wondering how to go about it? We’re not going to keep it a secret any longer.

The 3 Types of Logos: A Method to the Madness

The Logo Evolution of 3 Tech Giants

Logo Trends to Watch in 2020

Logo Design Cost: What Are You Really Paying For?

Logo Design Software For All Experience Levels

Typography Design

Learn how to design typography

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What is Typography: Terms, Resources, and Trends in 2020

When it comes to graphic design, there are a lot of elements to think about — color, layout, graphics, white space, etc.However, there’s one element that often gets overlooked that is without a doubt one of the most important: typography.

4 Font Types for the Overwhelmed Designer

7 Must-Read Tips for How to Make Your Own Font

A Comprehensive Guide to Typography Terms

Typeface vs Font: The Real Difference

Kerning: Don't Cramp Your Style

Color Design

Learn about color theory, schemes, and contrast!

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Color Theory: All for One and One for All

Sometimes, two or three colors just look right together. We can’t explain why, but we know it’s right.

The 6 Color Schemes to Keep Everything Picture Perfect

RGB vs CMYK: Why the Difference Makes a Difference

Color Me Confused: What Is Pantone?

Graphic Design Extras

Here you find graphic design trends, famous designers, and different types of software.

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18 Innovative Graphic Design Trends for 2019

Whether you’re a designer or working with one, it’s important to keep up to date with the latest trends. You don’t want to risk using outdated design trends that may lessen the quality and reach of your work.

How to Break Through a Creative Block

5 Types of Environmental Graphic Design

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