Graphic Design Fundamentals: An Introduction & Workbook for Beginners

by Kris Taft Miller

Are you someone who dabbles in graphic design or are you just getting started? This book will cover the fundamental principles and ideas you should know in a concise and easy to digest way! From colors to layouts to fonts and so much more, you will get an introduction as well as illustrations for everything! A bonus workbook is included in the back!


- Graphic design common terms
- Graphic design principles (CRAP)
- Composition & Balance
- Hierarchy & Visual Flow
- Optical Center & White Space
- Colors!
- Fonts!
- Software Options
- Design Inspiration Resources
- Bonus Getting Started Workbook - EMAIL ME for a fillable form version!
- Bonus 2: Adobe Illustrator Guide

90 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 20, 2022

Reviews

[Heathermay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will keep this book by my side

I read this so quickly! Well written, breaks everything down making it enjoyable. I already knew most of these rules by nature and didn't even realize it until I read this book. I was so intimated by the idea of graphic design once I opened Illustrator. Now I feel more confident with my understanding of it. Now to master adobe creative cloud!

[Joshua J Tuinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Does what it said it would.

Great little book. Very simple and instructional. I have a ton of experience with the topic but never want to pretend like I can’t learn more. Kris made a couple points that shined a light on somethings that I hadn’t seen from her or respective before so that’s always fun. Enjoy!

[Kahhow Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

short and effective summary of graphic design fundamentals

True to spirit of this book, the examples and graphics designed/ chosen were very effective in explaining abstract concepts. CRAP (contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity) was memorable. The explanation for colors was especially helpful