Graphic Design Foundation — Design Elements & Principles

Unique Insights for Graphic Designers

What you'll learn

You will gain a solid understanding of design fundamentals, including both design elements and design principles with online and real life examples

You will learn how to use Design Elements like Point, Line, Shape, Form, Color, Value, Texture, Space like a professional

You will learn the applications of design principles, like: Balance, Movement, Rhythm, Variety, Repetition, Proportion, Contrast, Emphasis, Unity, Gradation

You will examine online design examples to understand how different design elements and principles are utilized in practice.

You will learn how design elements and principles work together to create cohesive and visually appealing designs.

Through hand on exercise, students will learn how to apply their knowledge of design elements and principles to create their own designs.

You will analyze real-life design examples to see how design elements and principles are employed in various contexts.

You will gather insights and practical tips that will enable them to make informed design choices and create professional-quality designs.

Requirements

Curiosity in Design

Description

Welcome to our exciting design course! After completing this course, you'll be equipped with a solid understanding of design fundamentals including design elements and design principles. With this knowledge, you'll be able to create visually captivating and harmonious designs that effectively communicate your message and look professionalWe'll examine several online design examples to understand the design elements such as Point, Line, Shape, Form, Color, Value, Texture, Space — these are the building blocks of design! Then, we'll zoom in on three important elements starting with line and see how the choice oflines can transform our designs, the we will discuss shapes and that will surely make you scrutinise your design choices before starting any project, and then finally we will step into the color section where I will share 10 tips that you can leverage to drive your design choices like a pro.Once we've mastered these, we'll explore in detail, the design principles like Balance, Movement, Rhythm, Variety, repetition, Proportion, Contrast, Emphasis, Unity, Gradation supported by numerous design examples accumulated online. We'll see how elements and principles work together, like best friends, to create stunning designs. Then, it's time for some hands-on fun! We'll use what we've learned to create our own designs. After that, we'll take a look at some designs I've made and see how elements and principles are used in real life scenarios. Get ready for a creative journey like no other and gather insights on this topic like never before.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Design Elements

Lecture 2 Design elements

Lecture 3 Line

Lecture 4 Playing with Shapes

Lecture 5 Colors Speak Louder

Section 3: Design Principles

Lecture 6 Understanding Design Principles

Lecture 7 Finding Balance

Lecture 8 Movement in Design

Lecture 9 Feeling the Rhythm

Lecture 10 Embracing Variety

Lecture 11 Repeating Patterns

Lecture 12 Proportions in Design

Lecture 13 Exploring Contrast

Lecture 14 Highlighting Emphasis

Lecture 15 Creating Unity

Lecture 16 Shades of Gradation

Lecture 17 Principles Recap: Bringing it All Together

Section 4: Hands-on Design

Lecture 18 Hands-on Design: Let's Create!

Lecture 19 Real-life Design Examples

Section 5: Conclusion

Lecture 20 Wrapping Up: Conclusion

Graphic Designers, working professionals, design students and design enthusiasts who will learn intermediate and advanced design knowledge that they can leverage in their design projects