Masterpost I: DESIGN Resources* ⎯⎯ by Nicole*** of CMPSBLS
i get a lot of asks/messages about graphic design so heres a rec list!
***note: i am not a graphic designer so these are just recs!（○＾▽＾○）
*- some sites may have products you have to pay for please look carefully!
⟡ - personal faves! || © - sources
is art with a purpose. It involves a creative and systematic plan to solve a problem or achieve certain objectives, with the use of images, symbols or even words. ©
how to speak designer: terms (v useful) (*´∇｀*)
it is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed. ©
lets talk more about my bf typography ♥（ﾉ´∀`）
90% of design is typography (infographic)
IMITATION VS. INSPIRATION
as we go through these websites note that graphic designers work hard but so pls take care of the artists (he)art please!
simply put: don’t plagiarize dont copy any art ever in the end you’re going to regret it. （；へ：）
DESIGN RULES GUIDELINES there are no rules in art be freE!
6 principles of design + principles of design!
20 design principles ⟡⟡ fav! the inforgraphic is so wOW!
10 commandments of design
effective visual communications ⟡
iOS cheat sheet dimensions + file formats
WEBSITES for inspiration/resources
BEHANCE ⟡⟡⟡ ⎯⎯ for layout ins/fonts
DRIBBLE ⟡ ⎯⎯ for inspiration
FROM UP NORTH ⎯⎯ for lettering/typography ins
THEDSGNBLOG ⟡ ⎯⎯ for everythigN
CREATIVEBLOQ ⎯⎯ for advice/articles!
CREATIVE MARKET ⟡ ⎯⎯ for resources/psds
PIXEL BUDDHA ⎯⎯ for resources
go to places for inspo (i feel alive bc these r great!)
2500 resources omfg…i M ALIVE I am fiLLED with energy
TUMBLR BLOGS for advice/inspiration ++
@studioblrcollective - art studyblrs!! lIEK?? omg so useful
TUMBLR POSTS of advice/info & everythign!
@educatier‘s graphic design mps! (all her mps tho!! A+++)
answers by @genspen! (one) (two)
masterposts abt graphic design by @rorystudies
FONTS how to use them & where to get them!
dafont ⎯⎯ rly easy to dl fonts here!
googlefonts ⎯⎯ another rly common site but NICE!
freebiesbug ⎯⎯ also for icons/mockups!!! fav
behance ⎯⎯ i can depend my life on this sItE
18 rules, another pin, top 5 rules
you need a font? (infographic)
COLORS & palettes /throws flowers everywhere/
the art of color coordination (infographic)
PICTURES free stock photos backgrounds & gradients!
mp by pistachi-o , neonbikethemes
my design & art board on Pinterest
info abt my printables | my printables tag
& thats aboUT IT! those r my recs for design & stuff（＾▽＾●）hopefully i get to post my other mp about tips in graphic design! i hope everyone benefits from this mp (not just aspiring graphic designers/artists!!) & good luck to everyone! take care & happy designing! (*・∀＜*)
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