Graphic Design Foundations: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Welcome to this beginners guide series to Graphic Design.

If you're interested in Graphic Design and considering becoming a graphic designer, then join this course that will guide you on how you can become one. Enjoy!

This video attempts to answer this question and share the experience on what graphic design truly is.

Here we will discuss the first key visual element, and discuss ‘Line’ as a visual element in Graphic design.

We discuss the second key visual element, and discuss ‘Colour’ as a visual element in Graphic design.

We discuss the third key visual element, and discuss ‘Shape’ as a visual element in Graphic Design.

Here we discuss the fourth key visual element, and discuss ‘Texture’ as a visual element in Graphic Design.

We discuss the fifth key visual element, and discuss ‘Space’ as a visual element in Graphic Design.

We discuss the 6th key visual element, and discuss ‘Form’ as a visual element in Graphic Design.

We look at the 7th key visual element, and discuss ‘Typography’ as a visual element in Graphic Design.

We examine the first key design principle and explore the concept of ‘Contrast’ as a fundamental principal in graphic design.

We discuss the 2nd key design principle, and discuss ‘Hierarchy’ as a design principal in Graphic Design.

We discuss the 3rd key design principle, and discuss ‘Alignment’ as a design principal in Graphic Design.

We discuss the 4th key design principle, and discuss ‘Balance’ as a design principal in Graphic Design.

We discuss the 5th key design principle, and discuss ‘Proximity’ as a design principal in Graphic Design.

We discuss the 6th key design principle, and discuss ‘Repetition’ as a design principal in Graphic Design.

We discuss the 7th key design principle, and discuss ‘Simplicity’ as a design principal in Graphic Design.

We discuss the 8th key design principle, and discuss ‘Function’ as a design principal in Graphic Design.

So you’re wondering if you want to focus your creative energy into a career in Graphic Design?

Here we will discuss some pros and cons of Graphic Design, being a designer, and becoming a designer.

We discuss a range of creative careers and suggest a couple of key questions you can ask yourself.

Why these questions? because the answers will give you a good indication if Graphic Design is something you should consider or maybe you’re more suited to another creative discipline.

What are the practical skills required?

Now, the Practical skills can be taught and acquired through practice and determination, and are the typical skills that are encouraged and acquired in art school.

We talk about the psychological skills.

Now the psychological skills can give you an edge as a designer and help you stand out. These are skills that can in no way be taught in a classroom, these are skills that make you unique and can only come from within.

We discuss talent qualities that will give you the edge as a Graphic Designer.

Now, like with the psychological skills, these qualities can give you a serious edge as a designer. These are qualities that make you stand out, that make you who you are, and can not be taught, only encouraged.

To get started, you need to undertake 6 key steps.

In this video, we talk about step 1 ‘Learn & Research’.

In this video, we talk about step 2 ‘Collect’.

In this video, we talk about step 3 ‘Be inspired’.

In this video, we talk about step 4 ‘Practice’.

In this video, we talk about step 5 ‘Seek education’.

In this video, I list the top 10 books and give the reasons why I would recommend you read them

In this video, we discuss these questions and recommend some approaches and things you can keep in mind.

I'll also be sharing my experience and opinions on your education options.

This video outlines the pros and cons of seeking higher creative education.

So you're thinking about getting into graphic design, and you're wondering what qualifications you will need to enter the industry.

In this video, we discuss the qualifications you will need to be a graphic designer.

In this video, we discuss the equipment to use and how to use it, all of which is recommended.

In this video, we discuss the creative software tools you will need as a Graphic Designer, and which software you might use for which design scenario.

In this video, we discuss the Graphic Design portfolio and answer some key questions. In this video, I’ll also be sharing my experience, and offer some tips to keep in mind.

In this video we will discuss the print and digital Graphic Design portfolio and recommend which strategy is best for which type of Graphic Designer.

In this video we are going to discuss the Graphic Design CV and answer some key questions. In this video I’ll also be sharing my experience, and offer some tips for you to keep in mind.

In this video we'll discuss some key questions, and I’ll be recommending some approaches and things you can keep in mind.

To get started, I would suggest you undertake 6 key steps. In this video, we talk about how to ‘Apply skills’.

In this video, we attempt to answer this question and talk from experience and give some tips and advice to keep in mind.

“What things can I do to best prepare for a design interview?”

In this video, werecommend some things to keep in mind as you prepare for a Graphic Design interview.

Here we share some of the questions I have been asked at an interview and list some others you can consider asking yourself in preparation for a Graphic Design interview.

In this video, we list a bunch of questions you can consider asking an agency at the end of an interview.

Here are some tips you can keep in mind to help you have a successful interview.

In this video we talk about the position system in Graphic Design and the typical career options within the industry.

Here are some of the options you can consider to become a pro Graphic Designer and how to take your career in a new direction.

In this video, we discuss some of the education options you can consider to help develop your Graphic Design career.