Graphic Design Techniques

Got some slack these days, so I gathered some thoughts on design. I searched “design” and came across an article about graphic design techniques on Baidu Baike. It was quite enlightening. These techniques were things we studied in college, and we even practiced each one.

After working so many years in a “more, faster, better, cheaper” commercial way, I’ve fallen into superficial, trendy visuals. I’ve actually forgotten those simple but powerful techniques. Reading this reminded me of a lot, including those all-nighters in college working on projects. A little nostalgic.

Original article here, and my notes here.

Graphic Design Terminology:
Harmony, Contrast, Symmetry, Balance, Proportion, Center of Gravity, Rhythm

Graphic Design Elements:
Conceptual Elements, Visual Elements, Functional Elements, Relational Elements

Application of Elements:
Composition of points, lines, and surfaces; Gradient, Repetition, Similarity, Skeleton, Radiant, Anomaly, Contrast, Density, Texture, Space, Figure and Ground, Dispersion, Rhythm, Division, Balance, Arrangements of basic shapes