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Understanding Graphic Design Visual Communication
Visual communication is a great way to connect with people. This communication can be seen
in logos, websites, t-shirts, posters, and much more.
The art produced to express the message from this form of communication is called graphic
design. Through graphic design, thoughts can be expressed and perceived on a deep
level much like verbal communication (like radio). Graphic designers can work within a wide range
of mediums, styles, tools and platforms within the visual paradigm. They can be found working
with anything from drawings, to typography, to 3-animation.
Every day you are bombarded with graphic design imagery. And the designers responsible for
what you see use a creative process that incorporates art and technology to influence the audience
they are trying to speak to. Image-based Graphic Design
You've heard the term a picture's worth a thousand words. Well, image based design
uses paintings, photographs, drawings, computer generated imaging, and other visual content
to convey their message. This generally uses little to no text. In the image-based design
scenario, you are dependent mainly on the image to tell your story.
Type-based Graphic Design In a type-based graphic design, you use text
to tell the story. However, the design and look of the text are just as big a factor
in communicating your message. This can be conveyed through typography, or handmade lettering.
Designers are very skilled at presenting design and style through language as well as images.
Image and Type Graphic Design This form combines the two previous styles.
In image and type graphic design, the designer needs to find the right balance to appropriately
tell their story. Incorporating typography and images is a delicate process by which
a designer must use these two styles to complement each other, and deliver the right feeling.
Logos, Symbols, Icons Graphic Design This form of design utilizes images to identify,
brand, and associate that specific image with something it is widely synonymous with. This
is a process of cementing an idea, business, or whatever it may be, in the minds of the
people who view the image. Logos are usually used to identify a business, corporation,
or organized group. Good designers are able to use logos, symbols and icons to send a
or organized group. Good designers are able to use logos, symbols and icons to send a
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