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. Featured Image: Star Wars by Vladislav Poliakov licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 Best Google fonts for web design [infographic] Google web fonts are a fantastic way to add some typographic flair to your […]
In this month’s design tutorial we continue to explore the principles of graphic design. Over the past months I have introduced you to the theories of hierarchy, emphasis and contrast and this month we explore balance. Featured Image: “JAAAAA” by karoline grebe licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 What is Balance Balance relates to how we arrange elements within the design space to ensure equal distribution […]
Hi All, just a quick post to say we’re on holidays. We’ll be back posting more great content from 21 July.
A few days ago Adobe held a Creative Cloud launch event to showcase what was next 2014. After watching the keynote address, I must admit, as a designer, I was feeling pretty underwhelmed. Here’s why. A Little Background First, I admit that I am a fan of Adobe and their products and have been using […]
In this month’s design tutorial we continue to explore the principles of graphic design. Last month I introduced you to the theories of hierarchy and emphasis and this month we explore contrast, which goes hand-in-hand with these theories. Contrast is often a principle that is easily forgotten; however, as you will see, if used effectively it […]
In this week’s post we take a look at 5 awesome branding examples that are sure to inspire you when working on your next project. I’ve chosen to showcase the brand development of various business types from restaurants to an association for beekeepers! Additionally, I’ve included the rebranding of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) which I’ve seen […]
In this month’s typography tutorial we explore paragraph width. In typography circles, this is known as ‘the measure’. Alongside paragraph alignment, the measure contributes to ensuring that the overall paragraph formatting is conducive to optimum readability. Featured Image: Full Stop by Sidney Lim YX licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 What is The Measure and Why is it Important? The measure […]
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. Featured Image: Fazer Café by Kokoro & Moi licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 The Design Process of the “Digital Adaptation” Book Cover Design I really do believe that a good process is […]
In this series, we take a look at the principles of graphic design. The principles of graphic design go hand in hand with the elements of design and should be used as a blueprint when working on a project. They provide the foundations on which good design is built and should be considered when undertaking […]
The overprint technique is one that can lead to the creation of interesting effects and visual interest within a design. It was once only used by Pre-press technicians to ensure a design would be correctly reproduced at the printing stage, but these days graphic designers use overprints in a creative way. The technique is relatively easy to […]