A collection of books and videos that teach you the fundamentals of design. First lets recap why you should bother finding out how to learn graphic design. People make snap judgements on the quality of your product. You need to be damn sure they make a good first impression. Design every interaction, think about the whole experience. Key responsibilities Make things pretty Design for target devices and user needs Design is how it works not just how it looks Design the whole system Make the small things matter That all sounds good and well but where do you start gaining the skills needed?

1. How to learn design
for non designers
A resource guide

2. Typography
Typography is one of the most important aspects of design.
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This is especially true for web design where text is still such an important
medium. Having a strong grasp of typography and an eye for type is essential.

3. Ellen Lupton
Thinking with Type:
A Primer for Designers

4. Grid Systems
For designers working in every medium, layout is
arguably the most basic, and most important,
element.

5. Making and Breaking the Grid:
A Graphic Design Layout Workshop
Timothy Samara

6. Colour theory
There is a science to picking good
color combinations. Spend some time
learning the rules before you break them.

7. The Art of Color
Johannes Itten

8. Whitespace
When used effectively, empty space can provide visual
impact in a design. Learn how to make empty space
work for you.

9. Visual Hierarchy
One of the most important tools you can use to help your users is visual
hierarchy. Good visual hierarchy draws the users attention to the most
important information on the screen. It also helps group related content
together.

10. Balance
Good compositions are all about balance. Learn to
create balance by carefully placing
elements in your design.

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