What I learned GDT

 What I Learned In Graphic Design Theory

Before I took GDT, design was all about making things look pretty. But now I realize it's way more than that. It's about how to make things work to get a message across clearly and creatively. One of the things I've learned is visual hierarchy. What people notice first! I've learned how to use color, shape, and size to guide the reader's eyes to where the message's importance lies. Kinda like a roadmap..Big and bold to grab attention, and smaller stuff comes later.

I've also learned about color theory. Colors aren't just pretty; they make people feel emotions. Red for excitement or love, or blue for trustworthy or calm. In turn, it sets the mood of your theme. Using typography is another thing I found interesting. That's all about the fonts used in a piece. Never realizing the impact of a font is interesting. Using personality threw words. WOW right! There are so many jacked-up ways to express yourself.

Then we came to the Gestalt principle: Putting words and images together. If we put things that are alike together, our minds automatically connect them. This is where grids and alignment play a key role in getting the eyes to keep reading and connecting with the message you are trying to sell

Form and Function

Good designs solve problems, not just look pretty! Big problem for me.. I love to make things pretty. We can all agree this world needs a lot more beauty. But in GDT, CONTEXT MATTERS!

A design that works in one place may not work in another. You have to ask yourself: "Whose attention are you trying to get, and who  is going to be in the audience?" "How do I connect with these people?"These are important questions to be able to get that connection!

This class has taught me a lot. Now anytime I see a billboard, ad, website, or logo, I realize how much time and thought went into it to keep people's interest to keep them engaged. 

GRAPHIC DESIGN: CREATING SOMETHING THAT SPEAKS TO PEOPLE WITHOUT SAYING A THING! Not just something that looks pretty.

Thanks for taking this journey with me. Signing out...Vettes View.