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The document is an introduction to graphic design, outlining its definition, importance, and the design process. It emphasizes that graphic design is about communication, involving concepts like color theory and typography, rather than just technical skills. The presentation also covers various design areas, including web, graphic, UI, and multimedia design, while advocating for the central role of design in driving innovation and brand loyalty.
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Graphic Design Introduction Upload
- 1. graphic design INTRODUCTION Presenter: NidaAslam Lead Graphic Designer 1st September 2009
- 2. INTRODUCTION What is graphicdesigning? Its importance and value Graphic design process Different design areas
- 3. WHAT IS ITALL ABOUT ? It’s a visual representation of ideas & messages
- 4. WHAT IS ITALL ABOUT ? (cont’d) Its about communication not decoration Design is not art … though there is art in design
- 5. WHAT IS ITALL ABOUT ? (cont’d) It enhances the readability of your material
- 6. WHAT IS ITALL ABOUT ? (cont’d) It influences how people think, buy, and react in the world
- 7. WHAT IS ITALL ABOUT ? (cont’d) Its about choices & intentions Its not accidental ... Clarify your intentions
- 8. WHAT IS ITALL ABOUT ? (cont’d) Design is about process
- 9. WHAT IS ITALL ABOUT ? (cont’d) Its about putting focus where it matters
- 10. Why graphic design? (Importance/value)
- 11. A MISCONCEPTION Using Photoshopto manipulate pictures makes them a graphic designer? WRONG! You wouldn’t want a 12-year old to build a house just because he knows how to use a hammer & nails
- 12. WHY DO WENEED IT? It is not about knowing- but understanding Designing have rationales, color theory, typography, elements & most importantly – concept
- 13. WHY DO WENEED IT? (cont’d) It’s not just the technical skills required to build a web page BUT the knowledge of what works and doesn’t work for users
- 14. WHY DO WENEED IT? (cont’d) Design adds credibility.
- 15. WHY DO WENEED IT? (cont’d) True power in graphic design: To move people in a way that makes them somehow feel connected to a product just based on the way it looks Imagine the Coca Cola brand without the red and white design or Nike without their trademark swoosh
- 16. WHY DO WENEED IT? (cont’d) Design is meant to be used as a facilitator It assists the user in the task they are attempting to accomplish.
- 17. WHY DO WENEED IT? (cont’d) Presentation of opinion and facts is often improved with graphics Also known as information designing
- 18. WHY DO WENEED IT? (cont’d) A site can be overly graphic and still be unusable A site can be plain and usable. It is important to understand the objective of the site What is the content? What is the audience? What is the message?
- 19. Graphic Design Process
- 20. GRAPHIC DESIGN PROCESS Design Gather Sketches / multiple Information Wireframes versions Create an Creativity Revisions outline Brand Stick to all Referencing Personality the steps
- 21. CREATING AN OUTLINE Outline of the content Outline of the goal of the project For a website, outline of the major sections Outline for the dimensions and technical specifications for print or web
- 22. GATHERING INFORMATION Whatyour client wants? What is the scope of the work? Who is the target audience? What message client is trying to get across to the target audience? What are the specs of the project? Is there any specific deadline? Can the client provide creative direction? (like colors, fonts, other websites)
- 23. BRAND PERSONALITY Includesall the tangible and intangible traits of a brand Like beliefs, values, prejudices, features, interests, and heritage Describes brands in terms of human characteristics.
- 24. BRAND PERSONALITY (cont’d) Pointof creating a brand personality: Gives a sense of creative direction for the designers Questions to ask while determining brand personality What characteristics would a brand have? What would “foxy” do everyday if he was a human? 5 adjectives that would describe the brand
- 25. REFERENCING Find referencesfor the various thought processes Must start creating a reference bank, so that at any given point of time in a period of 6 months we don’t need to research AS MUCH the research is present and exists.
- 26. CREATIVITY Design mustbe creative Think about creative solutions for the project Must come up with something new and different that will separate the design from the rest Ways to get the creative juices flowing include: Brainstorming Take a walk Read a book Draw
- 27. SKETCHING AND WIREFRAMES Before moving to design software, its important to sketch the layout Helps to understand whether we are moving in a right direction without spending too much time on design For web design, wireframes are a great way to start with the page layouts.
- 29. DESIGNING MULTIPLE VERSIONS At least two versions of a design Gives the client some options and allows to combine their favorite elements from each version
- 30. REVISIONS Encourage "mixingand matching" the designs versions Find client’s suggestions
- 31. FOLLOW THE STEPS Must finish each step before moving on to the next one Create an outline With an accurate outline, sketch out some ideas Make revisions With the approval of these ideas, create the actual design Final piece That's much better than having a client say "Where's the Logo?" after the work is already done!
- 32. Defining different areas
- 33. DIFFERENT AREAS Webdesign Graphic design UI design Multimedia design
- 34. WEB DESIGN Skillof creating presentations of content (usually hypertext or hypermedia) Content is delivered to an end-user through World Wide Web
- 35. WEB DESIGN (cont’d) Process may utilize multiple disciplines Like: animation, corporate identity, graphic design, human-computer interaction, interaction design, marketing, photography, SEO, typography etc.
- 36. GRAPHIC DESIGN Refersto a number of artistic & professional disciplines Focus on visual communication & presentation
- 37. GRAPHIC DESIGN (cont’d) Refers to both the process (designing) by which the communication is created & the products (designs) which are generated. Uses various methods to create & combine symbols, images and/or words to create a visual representation of ideas & messages
- 38. UI DESIGN Designof computers, appliances, machines, mobile communication devices, software applications & websites with the focus on the user's experience and interaction Goal: to make the user's interaction as simple and efficient as possible
- 39. UI DESIGN (cont’d) Process must balance technical functionality + visual elements to create a system that is not only operational but also usable and adaptable to changing user needs.
- 40. MULTIMEDIA DESIGN Media+ Content Way of communicating a concept or information via a website, CD-ROM, kiosk, usually in an interactive form Includes a combination of text, audio, still images, animation, video, and interactivity Types Linear or non-linear Interactive or non-interactive
- 41. Quote: Design drives innovation, Innovationpowers brands, Brands build loyalty, And loyalty sustains profit So… if you want long term profits, Don’t start with technology, Start with design