Resources Related to Graphic Design
Graphic Design Principles
- Discussion of Principles
- Learn about: Image formats
Additional Info on CRAP Principles
These are additional videos and articles about principles of design. I would imagine that you don't have time to read/view each, but I encourage you to at least peruse a couple of them.
- Article
- This is a quick read that provides the basics in words and pictures.
- Video
- More evidence of how universal CRAP principles are. This video examines how it's used in social media ad creation.
- Video
- This is from the viewpoint of a computer scientist. Check out these three powerful minutes of bringing the point home.
- Video
- This brief episode shows compelling examples of CRAP. It is the introductory video to a full course if interested.
- Video
- Another short video that provides definitions for contrast, repetition, alignment and proximity. It also explains examples and uses in a light-hearted way.
- Article
- This article explores how the C.R.A.P. design principles can elevate designs and boost user experience with practical tips and examples.
Image Design Hands-on
- RASTER: We'll practice one of these raster intros:
- Photopea Introductory Skills exercise
- Photopea Compositing exercise
- VECTOR: Get a head start on this practice by watching the video.
Other Photopea Tutorials
- Fade to gradient
- Steps for Selective Coloring
- Place Image Inside Text
- Isolating background part 1;
- Isolating background part2
- Magnetto Lasso for isolating
- Combining raster and vector imagery
- Little Things!
Free Stock Images
These are mostly with transparent background. They'll come in handy with some of our Processing activities.
They all have annoying ads, but they are free.
- Vecteezy: The site has a wide variety of image types, and a friendly interface for finding them.
- www.pngpix.com: It's a fairly pleasant search experience and has lots of photo-realistic images.
- PngImg.com: no sign-in needed; includes photo-quality images; user friendly; categories to browse; not good with filters.
- pngtree.com: Must register, and limited to 2 free per day; huge library, but not as many photo quality images.
- pnghost.com: Must register, limited 2 free per day; only about 25% photo-realistic images
- Other copyright free Image Resources