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The Doctrine of Coincide or Contrast

The Doctrine of Coincide or Contrast

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  • Post published:December 19, 2019
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One of the most versatile principles in graphic design that can help you out of all sorts of problems.

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When Close Enough Isn’t Close Enough

When Close Enough Isn’t Close Enough

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  • Post published:December 19, 2019
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Why you don't just go with what your computer monitor shows you?

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Color and Contrast

Color and Contrast

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  • Post published:December 12, 2019
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Contrast issues that are grounded in color: Vanishing type, Vibrating type, Busy backgrounds and widely varying backgrounds.

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When to Reverse and When to Surprint

When to Reverse and When to Surprint

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  • Post published:December 12, 2019
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When do I put light type over dark backgrounds and dark type over light backgrounds. It's not at the 50% mark.

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Form Follows Function

Form Follows Function

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  • Post published:December 11, 2019
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Does form follow function and what does that mean for finding new an different solutions?

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Legibility and Contrast

Legibility and Contrast

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  • Post published:December 11, 2019
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Hue, Saturation and Value define colors; learn which one matters most for contrast and its relationship to legibility. How to assure good contrast.

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Basic Principles  of Design

Basic Principles of Design

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  • Post published:December 11, 2019
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Learn about the simplicity of design, that computers don't design for you, avoiding BYC design and JTBD design.

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What is the Purpose of Graphic Design?

What is the Purpose of Graphic Design?

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  • Post published:December 10, 2019
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Clear thinking can help rid us of misconceptions about what graphic design is for.

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Four Myths About Creativity

Four Myths About Creativity

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  • Post published:December 9, 2019
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There are many false notions about creativity. Learn what they are and what creativity really is.

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Seeking True Principles  in Art  and Design

Seeking True Principles in Art and Design

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  • Post published:December 8, 2019
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There are true principles about art that have been discovered. Learning and using them makes better art.

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