How to Make an Absolutely Awesome Graphic Design Curriculum
Curriculum… Just take a second to let that word soak in… How does it make you feel? Worried? Confident? Restricted? Reassured? However you feel about it, having
Photopea vs Photoshop: Teach Students How to Refine Edge in Photos
In these videos, we’re discussing how to cut the background out of one video and then place the subject into another picture. We’ll explore how
Photopea vs Photoshop: Teach Students How to Use the Blending Modes
In this video, we’re discussing how to use the blending modes. We’ll explore the blending modes first in Photoshop, then in Photopea. You can use Photopea
Photopea vs Photoshop: Teach Students How to Brighten Photos
In this video, we’re discussing how to brighten photos. To lighten an image, you just need to follow a few simple steps. We’ll explore how to
Is Color Really Important? Color Contrast in Photography
In the last two posts, one of my suggestions was to take your photos in black and white to make it easier to really see
Unity in Design: How to Create a Quality Design
This is it! The LAST principle for this series. This is the one that will tie them all together with a neat little bow. 😉
Movement in Design: Lead People to What is Most Important
We’re on the home stretch, only 2 more principles to go! If you missed the previous posts, you can click the hyperlinks for each one
Emphasis in Design: How to Create a Focal Point
So far, we’ve discussed proximity, alignment, repetition, contrast, and balance. This next one will help the viewer of your design focus on the most important element. Principle of Design: Emphasis Emphasis definition: Making the
Balance in Design: Making Elements Work Together
In our exploration of the principles of graphic design thus far, we’ve covered proximity alignment, repetition, and contrast. Now it is time to explore how to define balance in
Contrast in Design: How to Grab the attention
It isn’t hard to understand why contrast in graphic design is important. Compared to the principles we’ve already discussed (proximity alignment, and repetition), contrast may even be
Repetition in Design: How to Create Visual Rhythm
Thus far, we have discussed proximity and alignment. Now it is time to move onto learning how using repetition in graphic design can create unity (More on unity
Alignment in Design: Drawing the eye down the page
The last blog post brought you the design principle proximity. Now it is time to move onto the next one. This week, we’re diving into alignment