Topic:Graphic design

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Welcome to the Division of Graphic design - part of the Wikiversity School of Graphics

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Graphic design is the layout of visual elements, such as images and text, on a page, website, billboard etc. There are a number of elements to graphic design, including Image manipulation, Vector Graphic and typographic skills. Graphic designers typically use a range of software to do this such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia FreeHand, GIMP (GNU-Image Manipulating Program), Open.Office-Draw, Corel Draw and QuarkXPress.

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Graphic Design Basics:

Specific Types of Graphic Design:

Other:

[edit] Software

Using Open Source Software (OSS) In Graphic Design. Free/Libre Multimedia Production Methods:

Proprietary Methods

  • Using Adobe Products
    • Graphic Design: Photoshop, Bridge, Illustrator
    • Desktop Publishing: InDesign
    • Web Design: Contribute, Dreamweaver, Flash

[edit] Questions

"How do I do..."

  • Logos: The current Wikiversity logo contest has produced some quite interesting and complex logos (see full archive). But how were they produced? Using what software? Could someone talk us through how to make a logo? Thanks. Cormaggio 11:45, 7 October 2006 (UTC) (I have Adobe Photoshop 7.0, but it might be an idea to use free software - or perhaps simply give a generic outline of how to create and transform obects..)

[edit] People interested in graphic design

Please list yourself and your area of interest/expertise here

  • Riadi Husaini, student of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). I am studying in journalism, but I want to know more about graphic design. That's why I am here..
  • Myles Ludwig, Chairman, the Multimedia Journalism program, Acting Chairman, the Graphic Design and Visual Communication Program at Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida and international award winning magazine publisher, writer,art director, photojournalist and author
  • Cormaggio - studied photography and did some graphic design work as part of that - have forgotten most of my then skills, so am interested in reviving them.
  • Dansblv - in my final year of a four year joint Honours Bachelor of Design Program at York University and Sheridan College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  • Einschlafen - Studied Graphic Design at the University of Tennesse, Knoxville, and currently working in New York City as a freelance designer.
  • bangs - Studied photography and film, am making a major career transition into the graphic arts, currently in New York City, still learning the ropes! Any advice you have is well appreciated.
  • rpaape - Not and expert in anything. I've messed around with photography but I'm truly interested in 3-D Rendering.
  • alphin - I love to draw since my 7 years, just my love to graphic design that makes me join, ..no .., i'm not that smart yet, however i LOVE photo/image-editing, and vectorizing so much... just asks (because i hope I can help you always). now i'm working as Head of Creative Department, InLAC-Indonesia.
  • Leah - Growing up in a family of artists I've always loved the opportunity to create. I enjoy working with computers. I took a class in Photoshop and found myself getting lost in the work for hours upon hours. That, to me seems like the best way to work, where you don't feel like you're working. I'd love to learn more.
  • Germán Scully - Like Leah I grew up in a family of artists, was drawing a lot when I was a kid. I did some photography in college but abandoned it for web development. I'm mostly interested in Typography and Illustration. I love art, design and I'm passionate about instructed criticism both for someone elses work and mine own.
  • Chocoman - My dad was a graphic designer for computers.
  • vaidehipatil Currently studying graphic design, National Institute of Design, India. Interested in writing systems, scripts, typography..
  • Trebawa - I've always been interested in 3D graphics, and I've fooled around with Blender a bit. I've never really tried to draw or paint, but I think I could learn. I also enjoy photography.

kelob-just passing by and hoping that i could make a little comment...I JUST LOVE WIKIPEDIA!!!!!!!!

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