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LibraryGraphicsWiki

Page history last edited by Starr Hoffman 13 years, 12 months ago

Library Graphics Wiki (notes)

 

Main Topics

  • basic elements of good design
    • resources for design examples (good and bad?)
      • online
      • print
  • 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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