Library Graphics Wiki (notes)
Main Topics
- basic elements of good design
- resources for design examples (good and bad?)
- tutorials & tips (general--all software/applications)
- cropping
- contrast / brightness (and related features)
- saturation / color
- image size / resolution / general printing guidelines
- file formats and general uses
- font guidelines
- basics & choosing fonts (sans serif vs. serif)
- limit the number of fonts used
- finding & installing free fonts
- general design rules of thumb
- color combinations
- creating good contrast
- how to visually communicate an idea
- coming up with ideas/creativity
- photography
- free sources for stock photos (Morguefile, Government sources online)
- good composition
- lighting
- how to talk to a printer/printing service
Other Topics
- recommended tools/equipment/system requirements
- advanced:
- embedding fonts vs. converting text to outline (or shape)
- converting text to outline or embedding text
- "bleeding" edges
- faux bold or italic fonts
- resources for logo design
- advanced photography
- finding subjects
- finding photographers
- photographing events
Solicit content from experts in graphic/web design:
Jeremy Moore
Nathan Hall
Tihleigh Roach
Preliminary Content
Coming up with Ideas/Creativity
It's a common misconception that you have to be born with some artistic spark (usually associated with drawing) to be creative. I cannot count the number of times that, upon finding that I am an artist, someone replies, "Oh wow, I can't even draw a stick figure!" Drawing ability has very little to do with talent and everything to do with practice--and creativity is the same.
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