Graphic Design for Dummies (Paperback)

Introduction 1

Part 1: What to Know Before You Start Designing 5

Chapter 1: What Is Graphic Design? 7

Chapter 2: Developing Your Problem-Solving Skills 21

Chapter 3: Practices for Creating Better Design Solutions 45

Chapter 4: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job 59

Chapter 5: Design Is an Iterative Process 91

Part 2: Using the Principles of Design to Elevate Your Work 119

Chapter 6: The Principles of Design: Balance, Contrast, and Emphasis 121

Chapter 7: The Principles of Design: Unity, Repetition, Rhythm, and Proportion 143

Chapter 8: The Principles of Design: Movement, Hierarchy, Alignment, and Space 169

Chapter 9: Creating Grid Systems and Page Layouts 181

Chapter 10: Constructing Color Systems 201

Chapter 11: Choosing Type and Creating a System 215

Part 3: The Part of Tens 231

Chapter 12: Ten Things You Should Know When Putting Together Your Design Portfolio 233

Chapter 13: Ten Ways Artificial Intelligence May Change Graphic Design 241

Index 247