What is graphic design? The creative process that combines art and technology to communicate ideas Felissa Kelly CIS 65
Announce or sell something Amuse or persuade someone Explain a complicated system Demonstrate a process
In other words; you have a Message you want to Communicate
incredibly powerful
Informs Informs Persuades Persuades Organizes Organizes Stimulates Stimulates
Provides Pleasure Identifies
Drawn Painted Photographed Computer Generated Images
Visual Communication Poster or Billboard Business Logo Advertisements Product Packaging
Typefaces and Layouts Publications –Magazines –Newspapers –Books –Brochures –Movie Credits Websites –Apps
Symbols and logos Symbols are abstract representation of a particular idea or identity
What is Branding? elements of company identity; branding the identifying mark Logos Colors Packaging Text
Image-based design
What do Graphics do for you?
“Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that’s why it is so complicated.” -Paul Rand
Poggenpohl, Sharon. “Graphic Design: A Career Guide and Education Directory”. AIGA Web. 24, April, Sources