In this month’s typography tutorial we take a look at paragraph alignment. While on the surface it may appear that this topic is relatively straightforward, each alignment has its own nuances that contribute to the overall appearance and readability of the design piece. Featured Image: Full Stop by Sidney Lim YX licensed under CC BY-NC […]
Each month I bring you my top five picks of the best design and typography posts from around the web. Here are this month’s picks. Enjoy. 70 Awesome Inspirational Typography Quotes It is amazing what can be achieved by using only type. This collection of inspirational typography only quotations showcases some great compositions. Ad of the […]
In this, the second to last article of the elements of design series, we take a look at size and scale. These elements can play an important role in adding depth to a design and can also help to further convey the topic’s message. So what is size and scale? Featured Image: Nat Geo Channel by Juan Bautista […]
In this week’s post, I showcase the use of patterns in design. It is amazing how a simple pattern can be used to enhance a design, create visual interest or serve as the main element. Hopefully, these examples will inspire you to consider the use of patterns in a future project. Enjoy. Featured Image: CARTON sketchbooks by Demidiuk […]
Each month I bring you my top five picks of the best design and typography posts from around the web. The articles I’ve chosen this month have a real typography flavour. Enjoy. Featured image: An Incredibly Detailed & Ravishing Sign Inspired By 19th Century Typography via www.designtaxi.com The Sophisticated Typography Work by Jackson Alves Brazil based typographer […]
In this fifth edition of my seven part series about the elements of design, we take a look at value. Value is one of those elements that is used in conjunction with many of the other design elements such as shape, line and colour. As you will discover, value can be used to create contrast, […]
Texture can have many forms. It can be experienced through touch or it can be visually simulated to portray meaning. In this article, I will explore both actual and simulated texture and provide advice on how to include either into your designs. Other posts in this series: How to Apply the 7 Elements of Design […]
Space, the final frontier. Well, not exactly, but when it comes to graphic design it’s pretty important to “explore” (pun intended) its use. In fact, the use of space within a design is often a factor that is not considered enough, especially regarding how it can be used to compliment the other elements of design. So […]
I listed Widows and Orphans as an issue in a previous post, “Five Rookie (and sometimes seasoned pro) Typography Mistakes I See Everywhere!”, I suggest you read that post first as this is a follow on article that expands on the previous by outlining a number of techniques that can be used within either Adobe […]
Each month I bring you my top five picks of the best design and typography posts from around the web. Here are this months picks. Enjoy. Featured image: Run DMC – My Adidas by Zaven Najjar Graphic Designer Makes Font from Beards Us graphic designers are a creative bunch, and every now and again one of us comes […]