White Space
The reading about white space and active space, made me realize that I never really thought about white space as its own thing. Designs need to be full, but its a fine line between being full and being overwhelming. For… Continue Reading
03 Elements of Graphic Design
White Space
“Imagine coffee being poured into a cup. If the cup is filled to the very top, it is difficult to avoid spilling it on yourself as you take the first sip.” (5, White) This space is that little bit of… Continue Reading
03 Elements of Graphic Design
After reading the first chapter of the book Elements of Graphic Design I realized how much more aware I am of space and empty space. When you look at an image or picture, people tend to skim through it without really… Continue Reading
Elements of Graphic Design
Empty Space and Active Space This reading taught me a lot about my perception of space. You have to believe what is more important rather than what isn’t. I learned that design is a process not a result. It is a process of… Continue Reading
Elements of Design
Elements of Design: Chapter 1 A successful design needs to be elegant or sophisticated. Elegance in a piece describes content that is full and simple. White space authorizes titles to stand out and wide graphics to extend. However, too much… Continue Reading
Elements of Graphic Design
This chapter taught me that the designer doesn’t want you to fill the space, that would be too overwhelming to the readers, but they also don’t want too much white space. It’s like the coffee example, too much and it’ll… Continue Reading
Elements of Graphic Design
This chapter helps to explain the different elements of space in design! It really informed my eye by helping me be able to see greater detail in the magazines and newspapers I read! There are always certain sections that… Continue Reading
Elements of Graphic Design
Most people at least once have caught themselves staring at a random flyer, on your way to work or in school. You might even wonder why this one caught your attention out of the possible hundreds you walk by daily.… Continue Reading
Elements of Design
“What you see depends a great deal on what you expect to see, what you are used to seeing” Sir Johnathan Miller 1934 After reading Elements of GD Chapter 1, I am taking a second look at designs I see determining… Continue Reading
Elements of Graphic Design
Graphic design is combining different parts to create a pleasing, cohesive unit. There are certain aspects of design that are used to create an aesthetic that draws people in, such as color, shape, size, font, and space. Oftentimes, people don’t… Continue Reading