Graphic design is a great thing. It allows us to create unique advertisements, fun signs and everything in between. We see graphic design in almost every aspect of our world today and it is so important. However, unless you have had at least 6 months of experience, it seems impossible. The amount of tools, techniques, and hidden tricks that are used when creating anything graphic design is crazy to say the least.
My first time working with graphic design gave me slight anxiety and a major headache. During our entire lesson I felt like I was one step behind and constantly trying to catch up. Everything my professor said seemed like a foreign language, and I'm sure I kept a confused look on my face for the entire hour. During my public relation publications class, our assignment was simple; take an image, break it down, and construct a replicate version. This seems like a piece of cake, until you actually try it. Very basic graphic design pieces begin with just plain rectangles and columns. An example of this is placed directly to the right. The rectangles are moved, resized, and colored to make each design unique to fit the client's expectations. Titles, images, and other information is added to give the design character and create something truly original. There are so many small details that can be added to make each piece perfect. Font sizes and styles are two that can impact the overall quality of the design. When choosing font styles, always be sure that is it readable and that it all matches. When choosing font sizes, make sure the title is the largest piece and the subtitle, or following information, is the second largest. If the design contains any type of quote, putting it in a different size font, with a skinnier or bolder style will allow it to stand out and create some dimension on the page. All of these aspects are some that make graphic design so incredible, as well as difficult.
I am eager to gain more knowledge and experience in the graphic design world. Clearly I am not a professional, but I can learn. In fact, I've only been in class for two days and I have already come so far. Graphic design is important, and it is such an avid tool in public relations. Having the skills to create an idea and design it to become something extravagant is something that I am confident in accomplishing, even though it is challenging.
More examples of awesome graphic design pieces are in the link below.
My first time working with graphic design gave me slight anxiety and a major headache. During our entire lesson I felt like I was one step behind and constantly trying to catch up. Everything my professor said seemed like a foreign language, and I'm sure I kept a confused look on my face for the entire hour. During my public relation publications class, our assignment was simple; take an image, break it down, and construct a replicate version. This seems like a piece of cake, until you actually try it. Very basic graphic design pieces begin with just plain rectangles and columns. An example of this is placed directly to the right. The rectangles are moved, resized, and colored to make each design unique to fit the client's expectations. Titles, images, and other information is added to give the design character and create something truly original. There are so many small details that can be added to make each piece perfect. Font sizes and styles are two that can impact the overall quality of the design. When choosing font styles, always be sure that is it readable and that it all matches. When choosing font sizes, make sure the title is the largest piece and the subtitle, or following information, is the second largest. If the design contains any type of quote, putting it in a different size font, with a skinnier or bolder style will allow it to stand out and create some dimension on the page. All of these aspects are some that make graphic design so incredible, as well as difficult.
I am eager to gain more knowledge and experience in the graphic design world. Clearly I am not a professional, but I can learn. In fact, I've only been in class for two days and I have already come so far. Graphic design is important, and it is such an avid tool in public relations. Having the skills to create an idea and design it to become something extravagant is something that I am confident in accomplishing, even though it is challenging.
More examples of awesome graphic design pieces are in the link below.
