Basic Theory of Design
The Principles of Design Principles of Good Design: Balance 3 Graphic Design Principles for Instructional Design Success Ten Graphic Design Paradoxes The Complexity of Simplicity
Color Theory
Color Theory Quick Reference Poster Choosing color combinations Color Wheel Pro – See Color Theory in Action Color Psychology Color Theory in Graphic Design
Typography
A 20 Minute Intro to Typography Basics The Principles of Beautiful Typography Five simple steps to better typography How to create great web typography in 10 minutes On Choosing Type
Principle of Layout
Designing with grid-based Approach Grid-based Layout Grids: Order Out of Chaos Five simple steps to designing grid systems Rules of Thirds, Visual Center, Grids
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