Aspects of Graphic Design: Book and Magazine Design
Book and magazine design, which is often referred to as “page layout” or even “desktop publishing”, involves the arrangement and styling of words and images on a printed page by using a system of rows and columns which provide structure and order. It is only those who can manage to master design and production successfully...
Replace your “Mystery Man”
As can be seen many times in the comment section of my blog, the default avatar, the “mystery man” is inserted as a side image when you make a comment. Have you ever wondered how to insert your own picture instead of the “mystery man”? It’s quite simple actually! By using a free service called...
Aspects of Graphic Design: Packaging
Combine illustration, advertising and typography and you have packaging design: the art and technique of enclosing and protecting products in a creative way whilst imaginatively conveying important information about the product. With hundreds and thousands of various products on the market, it is the designer’s challenge to create a durable and protective packaging for the...
Aspects of Graphic Design: Typography
Of all the aspects of graphic design, typography is possibly the hardest to master and the easiest to fail at. In traditional typography, text is arranged in such a way that it creates a logical and visually satisfying whole and by using simple curves and lines can express feelings, emotions and thoughts. With the advancement...
Graphic Design Bursaries 2012
Since posting my article, “Where to Study Graphic Design in South Africa”, I have had a few queries regarding financial aid for prospective graphic design students. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find much information, the reason being that most educational institutions will provide financial aid only once you have been accepting into the...
Aspects of Graphic Design: Logo Design
The main role of a logo designer is to enable the viewer to identify a product or service by using a simplified image, name composition or the combination of both. This is done by formulating a concept, sketching and re-sketching, deciding on colour themes and then finally implementing the logo. The designer needs to have...
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