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Visual Design Basics for Non-Designers
Four simple ideas, contrast, alignment, repetition and proximity, can make slides, posts and pages look clearer and more organized, even without training.
Visual and Audio Craft
Visual Design Basics
Layout, type, color and the principles behind clear visuals.
Choosing Readable Typefaces
Learn what makes type easy to read, from letter shapes and size to spacing, and how to pair two typefaces without making a page look cluttered.
Color Contrast and Readability
How to choose text and background color pairings that stay readable on different screens, in bright light, and for readers with lower vision.
Color Theory for Everyday Content
A plain-language look at hue, value and saturation, how they combine into simple palettes, and how color shapes the mood of posts, slides and graphics.
Consistency and Visual Identity
How repeating a small set of choices, such as colors, type, spacing and image style, helps a body of digital work feel cohesive and recognizable.
Designing Images for Small Screens
Practical ways to adapt graphics, photos and text so visuals stay clear on a phone held in one hand, from cropping and sizing to tap-friendly details.
Designing Simple Charts and Diagrams
How to show relationships clearly with minimal marks and honest labeling, including choosing a chart type, simplifying, and avoiding misleading choices.
Layout and Grids Explained
A simple grid brings order and consistency to pages, slides and graphics. Learn columns, margins, gutters and how to use them without being rigid.
Visual Hierarchy: Guiding the Eye
Use size, weight, color and position so the most important element is seen first, with a simple method for ranking and testing what viewers notice.
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