28 December 2007

Contrast




















Contrast can be an affective design tool. It can create a lot of interest in your designs and also add dramatic effects. In this example their are two types of contrast: shape and texture.

22 December 2007

Drop Shadow




















A drop shadow is a visual effect consisting of drawing what looks like the shadow of an object, giving the impression that the object is raised above the objects behind it.

17 December 2007

Seeing the Light















Light is the essence of photography. Look carefully at how light falls on objects at different times of day. If you take advantage of natural light you can produce beautiful photographs that can be incorporated into your beautiful graphic designs.

12 December 2007

Colour/Color me Grey/Gray




















Grey/Gray can be a useful backdrop for a splash of colour/color. Its a great technique for creating dramatic effects and bringing a key element into focus.

09 December 2007

Is Ragged Right?




















Here are two types of column. The one on the left is aligned left, producing a ragged right edge. The one on the right is aligned justified. See the difference it makes to the look and feel of text.