Graphic Design Principles and Techniques

Aug 24, 2024

Lecture Notes

Course Information

  • Course Name: Let's Uncover YouTube2 G Course
  • Focus: Teaching graphic design on Adobe.com
  • Instructor: Ubaidullah, Top Rated Designer
  • Target Audience: Designers working on freelance platforms and local markets

Course Features

  • Free of Cost: All courses available for free
  • Practical Projects: Projects for practical experience

Design Principles

  1. Need for Design:

    • It is important to present information attractively.
    • Use design instead of plain text.
  2. Main Principles of Design:

    • Contrast: There should be contrast between different elements.
    • Repetition: Use a consistent pattern.
    • Alignment: Everything should be orderly.
    • Proximity: Keep basic elements in close proximity.
  3. Design Tools:

    • Creating Patterns: Experiment with variants.
    • Rotation and Scaling: Techniques to change the position and size of elements.

Preparation for Projects

  • Mood Board: Collect various design images for inspiration.
  • Text and Graphics: Use appropriate text in the project.

Graphic Designing Techniques

  • Fonts and Typography: Use different fonts and their effects.
  • Packaging Design: Use different styles of packaging.
  • Preparing Mockups: Create mockups for the product.

Practice and Skill Development

  • Work on projects using the principles learned.
  • Develop skills for personal and professional design projects.

In Conclusion

  • Focus: Understanding and applying basic principles of graphic design.
  • Training: Experimenting with different design tools and techniques.
  • Contact: Contact the instructor for any queries.

Thank you!

  • See you in the next lesson where we will study more design techniques.