Slideshow created for 7th graders to teach them the basic principles of graphic design before they create their own magazine. Pictures from Robin William's Design Principles

2. Elements of Graphic Design

3. Elements of Graphic Design

5. What is Graphic Design?

6. What is Graphic Design?

7. What is Graphic Design?
The art or skill of combining text and
pictures in advertisements, magazines,
books, posters, or websites.

8. What is Graphic Design?
The art or skill of combining text and
pictures in advertisements, magazines,
books, posters, or websites.

9. What is Graphic Design?
The art or skill of combining text and
pictures in advertisements, magazines,
books, posters, or websites.

10. What is Graphic Design?
The art or skill of combining text and
pictures in advertisements, magazines,
books, posters, or websites.

12. Principles of Design

13. Principles of Design
These FOUR basic principles of design appear in every well-designed piece of
work. Although we will discuss each individually, they are all connected. Rarely
will you apply only one principle to your design.

14. Principles of Design
These FOUR basic principles of design appear in every well-designed piece of
work. Although we will discuss each individually, they are all connected. Rarely
will you apply only one principle to your design.
1. Contrast

15. Principles of Design
These FOUR basic principles of design appear in every well-designed piece of
work. Although we will discuss each individually, they are all connected. Rarely
will you apply only one principle to your design.
1. Contrast
2. Repetition

16. Principles of Design
These FOUR basic principles of design appear in every well-designed piece of
work. Although we will discuss each individually, they are all connected. Rarely
will you apply only one principle to your design.
1. Contrast
2. Repetition
3. Alignment

17. Principles of Design
These FOUR basic principles of design appear in every well-designed piece of
work. Although we will discuss each individually, they are all connected. Rarely
will you apply only one principle to your design.
1. Contrast
2. Repetition
3. Alignment
4. Proximity

18. Principles of Design
These FOUR basic principles of design appear in every well-designed piece of
work. Although we will discuss each individually, they are all connected. Rarely
will you apply only one principle to your design.
1. Contrast
2. Repetition
3. Alignment
4. Proximity

19. Principles of Design
These FOUR basic principles of design appear in every well-designed piece of
work. Although we will discuss each individually, they are all connected. Rarely
will you apply only one principle to your design.
1. Contrast
2. Repetition
3. Alignment
4. Proximity

20. Principles of Design
These FOUR basic principles of design appear in every well-designed piece of
work. Although we will discuss each individually, they are all connected. Rarely
will you apply only one principle to your design.
1. Contrast
2. Repetition
3. Alignment
4. Proximity
We will also take a look at these important elements of design:

21. Principles of Design
These FOUR basic principles of design appear in every well-designed piece of
work. Although we will discuss each individually, they are all connected. Rarely
will you apply only one principle to your design.
1. Contrast
2. Repetition
3. Alignment
4. Proximity
We will also take a look at these important elements of design:
1. Color

22. Principles of Design
These FOUR basic principles of design appear in every well-designed piece of
work. Although we will discuss each individually, they are all connected. Rarely
will you apply only one principle to your design.
1. Contrast
2. Repetition
3. Alignment
4. Proximity
We will also take a look at these important elements of design:
1. Color
2. Typography

24. Contrast

25. Contrast

26. Contrast
Contrast is created when you place two different or
opposite elements together. The more different, the
better!

27. Contrast
Contrast is created when you place two different or
opposite elements together. The more different, the
better!
Contrast creates an exciting graphic element to your
page. Contrast allows important things to pop out at the
reader.

28. Contrast
Contrast is created when you place two different or
opposite elements together. The more different, the
better!
Contrast creates an exciting graphic element to your
page. Contrast allows important things to pop out at the
reader.
You can create contrast with font style, SIZE, or color

30. Repetition

31. Repetition

32. Repetition
To repeat or do again.

33. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design
through out the entire project.

34. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.

35. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

36. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

37. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design Title Font Repeats
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

38. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design Title Font Repeats
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire 2nd Font Repeats
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

39. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design Title Font Repeats
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire 2nd Font Repeats
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

40. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design Title Font Repeats
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire 2nd Font Repeats
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

41. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design Title Font Repeats
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire 2nd Font Repeats
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

42. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design Title Font Repeats
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire 2nd Font Repeats
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
Stars Repeat
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

43. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design Title Font Repeats
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire 2nd Font Repeats
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
Stars Repeat
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

44. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design Title Font Repeats
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire 2nd Font Repeats
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
Stars Repeat
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

45. Repetition
To repeat or do again.
This principle of design states that you
should repeat some aspect of the design Title Font Repeats
through out the entire project.
The use of Repetition makes the entire 2nd Font Repeats
project look connected from page 1 to
page 100.
Stars Repeat
You can use Repetition in your fonts,
bullets, colors, alignments, or any
graphic style.

47. Repetition

48. Repetition

49. Repetition

50. Repetition
Title Font Repeats

51. Repetition
Title Font Repeats
2nd Font Repeats

52. Repetition
Title Font Repeats
2nd Font Repeats

53. Repetition
Title Font Repeats
2nd Font Repeats

54. Repetition
Title Font Repeats
2nd Font Repeats

55. Repetition
Title Font Repeats
2nd Font Repeats
Stars Repeat

56. Repetition
Title Font Repeats
2nd Font Repeats
Stars Repeat

57. Repetition
Title Font Repeats
2nd Font Repeats
Stars Repeat

59. Alignment

60. Alignment

61. Alignment
Alignment is the placement of text and graphics so they line up on the page.

62. Alignment
Alignment is the placement of text and graphics so they line up on the page.
Use alignment to:

63. Alignment
Alignment is the placement of text and graphics so they line up on the page.
Use alignment to:
•
create order

64. Alignment
Alignment is the placement of text and graphics so they line up on the page.
Use alignment to:
•
create order
•
organize things on the pages

65. Alignment
Alignment is the placement of text and graphics so they line up on the page.
Use alignment to:
•
create order
•
organize things on the pages
•
group items

66. Alignment
Alignment is the placement of text and graphics so they line up on the page.
Use alignment to:
•
create order
•
organize things on the pages
•
group items
•
create visual connections

67. Alignment
Alignment is the placement of text and graphics so they line up on the page.
Use alignment to:
•
create order
•
organize things on the pages
•
group items
•
create visual connections

68. Alignment
Alignment is the placement of text and graphics so they line up on the page.
Use alignment to:
•
create order
•
organize things on the pages
•
group items
•
create visual connections
Good alignment is invisible. Most readers won't consciously notice that
everything is lined up neatly but they will feel it when things are out of alignment.

70. Left Aligned Center Aligned Right Aligned Justify

71. Left Aligned Center Aligned Right Aligned Justify

72. Left Aligned Center Aligned Right Aligned Justify

73. Left Aligned Center Aligned Right Aligned Justify

74. Left Aligned Center Aligned Right Aligned Justify

75. Left Aligned Center Aligned Right Aligned Justify

77. Proximity/Closeness:

78. Proximity/Closeness:

79. Proximity/Closeness:
Organizing your ideas

80. Proximity/Closeness:
Organizing your ideas
Proximity: The state of being near.

81. Proximity/Closeness:
Organizing your ideas
Proximity: The state of being near.
In design, proximity (or closeness) creates a connection
between ideas or elements on a page.

82. Proximity/Closeness:
Organizing your ideas
Proximity: The state of being near.
In design, proximity (or closeness) creates a connection
between ideas or elements on a page.
Visually group related elements (text and/or
images).

83. Proximity/Closeness:
Organizing your ideas
Proximity: The state of being near.
In design, proximity (or closeness) creates a connection
between ideas or elements on a page.
Visually group related elements (text and/or
images).
Items or groups of information that are not related to
each other should not be in close proximity (nearness)
to the other elements, which gives the reader an
instant visual clue to the organization and content of
the page.

87. Organize your ideas

89. Color in Design

91. The Color
Wheel

92. The Color
Wheel

93. The Color
Wheel
A color wheel is
very useful when
you need to
make a good
decision about
choosing colors
for a project.

95. Complementary Colors

96. Complementary Colors
Blue & Orange

97. Complementary Colors
Blue & Orange

98. Complementary Colors
Blue & Orange
Yellow & Purple

99. Complementary Colors
Blue & Orange
Yellow & Purple

100. Complementary Colors
Blue & Orange
Yellow & Purple
Red & Green

101. Complementary Colors
Blue & Orange
Yellow & Purple
Red & Green

102. Complementary Colors
Definition: Colors that are Blue & Orange
opposites on the color
wheel.
Yellow & Purple
Red & Green

103. Complementary Colors
Definition: Colors that are Blue & Orange
opposites on the color
wheel.
Complementary colors are
often used together to Yellow & Purple
create excitement using
contrast.
Red & Green

104. Complementary Colors
Definition: Colors that are Blue & Orange
opposites on the color
wheel.
Complementary colors are
often used together to Yellow & Purple
create excitement using
contrast.
Each color in the pair
Red & Green
makes the other seem more
vibrant (to stand out).

106. Analogous Colors

107. Analogous Colors
Analogous colors
are those which sit
next to each other
on the color wheel.

108. Analogous Colors
Analogous colors
are those which sit
next to each other
on the color wheel.

109. Analogous Colors
Analogous colors
are those which sit
next to each other
on the color wheel.

110. Analogous Colors
Analogous colors
are those which sit
next to each other
on the color wheel.

111. Analogous Colors
Analogous colors
are those which sit
next to each other
on the color wheel.

112. Analogous Colors
Analogous colors
are those which sit
next to each other
on the color wheel.

113. Analogous Colors
Analogous colors
are those which sit
next to each other
on the color wheel.
Analogous Colors
always work well
together.

114. Analogous Colors
Analogous colors
are those which sit
next to each other
on the color wheel.
Analogous Colors
always work well
together.

116. Typography / F nts

117. Typography / F nts

118. Typography / F nts
ty-po-graph-y: The selection and arrangement of
fonts, sizes and spacing on a printed page.

119. Typography / F nts
ty-po-graph-y: The selection and arrangement of
fonts, sizes and spacing on a printed page.
Choose fonts that fit with your message or theme.

120. Typography / F nts
ty-po-graph-y: The selection and arrangement of
fonts, sizes and spacing on a printed page.
Choose fonts that fit with your message or theme.

121. Typography / F nts
ty-po-graph-y: The selection and arrangement of
fonts, sizes and spacing on a printed page.
Choose fonts that fit with your message or theme.
Be sure that the font is easy to read!

122. Typography / F nts
ty-po-graph-y: The selection and arrangement of
fonts, sizes and spacing on a printed page.
Choose fonts that fit with your message or theme.
Be sure that the font is easy to read!
Make your titles and headings stand out.

123. Typography / F nts
ty-po-graph-y: The selection and arrangement of
fonts, sizes and spacing on a printed page.
Choose fonts that fit with your message or theme.
Be sure that the font is easy to read!
Make your titles and headings stand out.
The BIGGER and BOLDER the fonts size, the
more important that piece of information is.

124. Bringing it all together...

125. Bringing it all together...

126. Bringing it all together...
Where is an
example of
Proximity?

127. Bringing it all together...
Where is an Where is an
example of example of
Repetition? Proximity?

128. Bringing it all together...
Where is an Where is an
example of example of
Repetition? Proximity?
Where is an
example of
Alignment?

129. Bringing it all together...
Where is an Where is an
example of example of
Repetition? Proximity?
Where is an
Where is an example of
example of Alignment?
Contrast?

130. Bringing it all together...
Where is an Where is an
example of example of
Repetition? Proximity?
Where is an
Where is an example of
example of Alignment?
Contrast?
How many
different fonts?
Font sizes?

131. Bringing it all together...
Where is an Where is an
example of example of
Repetition? Proximity?
Where is an
Where is an example of
example of Alignment?
Contrast?
Use of How many
Analogous or different fonts?
Complementary Font sizes?
colors?

134. Magazine
Title

135. Magazine
Title

136. Magazine
Title
Cover
Story Title

137. Magazine
Title
Cover
Story Title

138. Magazine
Title
Cover
Story Title
Cover
Story
Picture

139. Magazine
Title
Cover
Story Title
Cover
Story
Picture

140. Magazine
Title
Other
articles
inside
Cover
Story Title
Cover
Story
Picture

141. Magazine
Title
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articles
inside
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Cover
Story
Picture

142. Magazine
Title
Other
articles
inside
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Cover
Story
Picture

143. Magazine
Title
Other
articles
inside
Cover
Story Title
Date and
Price of
this issue
Cover
Story
Picture

144. Magazine
Title
Other
articles
inside
Cover
Story Title
Date and
Price of
this issue
Cover
Story
Picture

145. Magazine
Title
Other
articles
inside
Cover
Story Title
Date and
Price of
this issue
Cover
Story
Picture
Barcode

146. Magazine
Title
Other
articles
inside
Cover
Story Title
Date and
Price of
this issue
Cover
Story
Picture
Barcode

147. Who is your audience?

148. Who is your audience?

149. Who is your audience?