Graphic Design Blogs

22 nd Sept, Elements of Design Structural Elements with Caz -     Organising and clarifying information There are a number of different design elements including Colour       Line Shape Texture Space Form Unity/harmony Balance Hierarchy Scale/proportion Dominance/emphasis Similarity and contrast We covered the four most important elements using the abbreviation C.R.A.P………. During the lesson, we were analysing how each of the elements are implemented into the book cover shown below. Contrast   Differences are good   Placing two or more elements together will create contrast Greater distance = higher contrast Draws attention to an element of the design   Allows important info to stand out Not just about colour, differences in general e.g. relationship between title and punchline Text can be sized to provide hierarchy or import...

Design with Materials with Gal Looked at the where graphics is applied in the real world, whether this being in airports, on vehicles or in the high street . We had a conversation about the uses of graphic design and the different aspects and details of this area of work . We then looked at the types of graphic design . This included Signage, Web banners, advertisement, merchandise and products . We then looked at how different designs can relate to different products and businesses . Discussions were held on how and where graphics are used and displayed . Graphics also relate to different elements within stores or online . They affect the customer experience and also vary depending on the scale of the product or design work . Lighting and the effect on the audience also makes a difference to what the design product needs to focus on . Designs can...