The issue of what makes good graphical design is one that can’t be answered simply or succinctly as there are an abundance of factors and variables to think about when talking of the decorative sector of both art and design. A designer must know the best way to do a selection of things square to form an end product that achieves results including being talented in typography, page layout and chromatics. [Read more...]
Interesting Design Facts
February 7, 2011 By
- The renowned Coca-Cola logo design was not made from a typeface but was originally prepared using a handwriting style now known as Spencerian Script. [Read more...]
What is Graphic Design?
February 3, 2011 By
If you ask five people in a room to define graphic design, you would probably get five different definitions. The correct definition according to Wikipedia is the process of carefully selecting and classifying words, images and messages into a form that communicates and influences its audience. Further, it is a creative process referring to a number of artistic and professional disciplines that concentrate on visual communication and presentation. Various methods are used to create and combine words, symbols and images to form a visual representation of ideas and messages. Graphic design often refers to both the process of (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (design) are generated. The end result should be to produce a desirable impact. [Read more...]
What is Design?
February 1, 2011 By
According to Wikipedia, “No generally-accepted definition of ‘design’ exists and the term has different connotations in different fields.” However, it is a fact that design links creativity with innovation and necessitates research, thought, aesthetics, function, economics and social aspects. There’s no denying that design shapes ideas and converts them into practical and attractive propositions. It’s evident all around us. What though merits a good design? In my opinion a good design is when the look of something is combined perfectly with its function.
So why design?
- Design is recognised as key to good business ethics.
- Design is good for a business to help sustain a competitive edge in the economic market.
- A positive link is recognised between investment in design and profitability.
.Design fosters innovation through branding tools
- Most common businesses’ use of design is for marketing
Does it matter?
All designers have individual talents and different methods of approach but there are some general commonalities to all designers which determine how the design process of thinking and possibilities become distinct objectives. The process involves: discovery, definition, development and delivery.
So said ‘Issey Miyake the famous fashion designer, “Design is not for philosophy, it’s for life”…. the same is true through several areas of design disciplines including: corporate branding, website, digital, editorial, graphic, retail, print, packaging and product.
Graphic Design, Web Design and Print Design
January 21, 2011 By
Graphic design is the combination of using images, symbols and words to create a visual interpretation of ideas and messages. The main aim today is to create interesting things which can convey a message well and be interesting on the eye. [Read more...]