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.
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.
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contrast,
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graphic art,
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graphicdesign,
graphics,
green,
surface,
visualart
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.
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design,
drop shadow,
graphic art,
graphic design,
graphicart,
graphicdesign,
graphics,
purple,
shadow,
visualart
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.
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color,
colour,
design,
graphic art,
graphic design,
graphicart,
graphicdesign,
graphics,
grey,
red,
visualart
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.
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columns,
design,
graphic art,
graphic design,
graphicart,
graphicdesign,
graphics,
purple,
text,
type,
typography,
visualart,
words
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