Graphic design is an applied art and profession that uses text and graphics to communicate visually. Graphic design is an interdisciplinary branch of design and a branch of the fine arts. Its practice involves creativity, innovation and lateral thinking using manual or digital tools.

Introducing visual design

Visual language

Visual vocabulary

Visual grammar

Visual design constructs

Visual design process

What are graphic attributes?

Size

Shape

Texture

Viewpoint

Depth

Dynamics

Style

Color

Typography anatomy

Contrast guideline

Repetition guideline

Alignment guideline

Proximity guideline

Guideline tradeoff tutorial

How to create page layouts

Determining the document type

Identify recurring page layouts

Develop a grid structure for recurring pages

Develop a visual hierarchy for repeating pages

Develop a visual hierarchy for recurring page elements

Using paragraphs

Using titles and headings

Using bulleted lists

Using numbered lists

Using checkmark lists

Using glossary lists

Using indented lists

Using visuals

Using white space

Using color

Using line rules

Using shading

Tables

Graphs and charts

Simplified drawings

Callouts

Photographs

Diagrams

Text procedures

Icons and visual symbols

Screen captures

Graphics in online documents

Pixels in graphics

Image formats

File size

Saving graphics from Web pages

Making graphics with irregular shapes

Guidelines for web graphics