Author Topic: Graphic Design Megathread (Read 4051 times)

BassCrossMegaman1 · April 19, 2015, 11:07:49 AM

What is Graphic Design?

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Graphic design is the methodology of visual communication, and problem-solving through the use of type, space and image. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term "graphic design" is used interchangeably with these due to overlapping skills involved. Graphic designers use various methods to create and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. A graphic designer may use a combination of typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to produce a final result. Graphic design often refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created and the products (designs) which are generated.

And just WHERE is it used?

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Common uses of graphic design include identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, newspapers and books), print advertisements, posters, billboards, website graphics and elements, signs and product packaging. For example, a product package might include a logo or other artwork, organized text and pure design elements such as images, shapes and color which unify the piece. Composition is one of the most important features of graphic design, especially when using pre-existing materials or diverse elements.

How do I begin?

These are likely useful...

Photoshop | Illustrator | InDesign | Inkscape | GIMP

Creativity's Favorite Image

none yet..

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Maxwell. · April 19, 2015, 11:22:36 AM

what about GIMP? it's free aswell

BassCrossMegaman1 · April 19, 2015, 11:35:34 AM

Quote from: Maxwell. on April 19, 2015, 11:22:36 AM

what about GIMP? it's free aswell

ah, true
i'll add that

BassCrossMegaman1 · April 19, 2015, 01:13:16 PM

i made a stalin

Foxscotch · April 19, 2015, 02:36:58 PM

alright

it's pretty simple but I like it a lot. especially that color

that's something similar that I made for my youtube channel. it looks kinda odd when you can see the whole thing, though

so that's what it looks like on my channel

and there's the current version of my youtube avatar (but I still haven't updated the account with it lol)
those are the same colors from the youtube channel art. rly great colors

BassCrossMegaman1 · April 19, 2015, 04:03:13 PM

Quote from: Foxscotch on April 19, 2015, 02:36:58 PM

ooh, nice

�l��kf�ce · April 19, 2015, 04:46:40 PM

~~well i've made a few non-stuff ones~~ nvm all of them are stuff

-snip-

Biohazard · April 19, 2015, 04:48:41 PM

Quote from: BassCrossMegaman1 on April 19, 2015, 01:13:16 PM

i made a stalin

i thought that was nick offerman

Zloff · April 19, 2015, 04:58:23 PM

paint.net is free and I use it often

edit: I made a few graphics representations to help my future teammates know what I want out of our new team

in paint.net

like and subscribe for more weak precisions, running on ledges, jumping off tables and excessive monkey vaults

BassCrossMegaman1 · April 20, 2015, 07:33:35 PM

Quote from: Zloff on April 19, 2015, 04:58:23 PM

man this keeps dragging on, how long again? two years?

will this die anytime soon

Ocelotus · April 20, 2015, 08:33:51 PM

Quote from: Foxscotch on April 19, 2015, 02:36:58 PM

Nonnel · April 22, 2015, 09:46:25 AM

Quote from: Biohazard on April 19, 2015, 04:48:41 PM

i thought that was nick offerman

i did too lol

Trogtor · April 22, 2015, 12:16:44 PM

some introduction im whipping up for a powerpoint in my visual basic class

excuse the bad gif compression

Tudoreleu · April 22, 2015, 03:02:32 PM

niice

The Resonte! · April 22, 2015, 04:34:06 PM

i keep confusing this with the Game Design Megathread