19 February 2008

Dynamic Organisation




















Visual dynamics and tension is easy to create using space and placement of objects. You can try an infinite number of positions in your graphic design to create powerful dynamic images easily.

09 February 2008

Making Patterns & Wallpaper




















You can create complex visual effects with simple techniques. This one uses only two colours. It can be used as a background, or as the basis for a repeating pattern or wallpaper for your design work on the web or on a greeting card.

06 February 2008

Text as Shape




















Text can be used to create shapes. This makes it easier to use text as a design element, not just for information.

29 January 2008

Webdings Quick Fix




















Webdings is a font that is installed on just about every computer. If you want some quick graphical images, Webdings has quite a few. You can increase the variations by holding down the shift key and even more by holding down the option/alt key.

25 January 2008

Depth of Field




















Depth of field in photographs allows a blurry background and a crisp focus on the main object.

20 January 2008

Complimentary Colours
















Complimentary colours on a standard color wheel they are the colors opposite each other (red/green, yellow/blue). They look great together and compliment each other. They make people feel good when looking at them.

05 January 2008

Serif or Sans Serif?




















A serif is slight projection finishing off a stroke of a letter. Sans serif means without that stroke. When you chose text for your designs you choose between serif fonts and sans serif fonts. They both have their place and can have a big effect on how your message is read.