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Graphic Design for Beginners
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items My semi-recent obsession with graphic design has fueled my need to create this list. Within this list you will find education resources, other inspirational graphic designers, tools I recommend, and so much more. I hope you enjoy!
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Education
Books
Inspirational Designers
Tools
Education
Check out these links to start or continue your education of graphic design. These are the places I've learned everything I know so far. Whether you're a beginner hobbyist or determined to make graphic design a career; I hope you enjoy these and lear...
This is where I started. This course is primarily for beginners however, I'm confident everyone has something to learn from this course. This course meets you at the basics and enhances your graphic design skills to help you design anything your hear...
Adobe Illustrator Mega Course - Graphic Design Course -Offer
Skill Share is a great place for additional courses to expand your knowledge. There are TONS of courses to learn pretty much whatever you want and it all starts with a FREE month.
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I also went through this course. It was helpful for me to get a grasp on Adobe Illustrator and graphic design in general.
Introduction to Graphic Design: Illustrator Online Class Learning, formerly Lynda.com
Books
Here are some of the best books for graphic design. Several of them focus on fonts and typography while others focus on branding. You'll also find some to bring inspiration and assistance with color pallets. I hope you will find these helpful and edu...
A fundamental for typography
Thinking with Type, 2nd revised edition
Incredible resource for all sorts of type faces.
The Anatomy of Type: A Guide to 100 Typefaces
Teaches you the nuances of breaking up a page and how to properly utilize composition to create grids and hierarchy.
Best Practices for Graphic Designers: Grids
This books helps you think about branding with graphic design.
Designing Brand Identity: Essential Guide
Bridges the gap between brand strategy and graphic design. This book will help you nail branding with your work.
The Brand Gap: Bridge Business Strategy & Design
If you are needing inspiration this book is a great place to start. It is filled with imagery from every angle to help you feel inspired for any type of design.
The History of Graphic Design
Volume 2 will continue to assist you with inspiration to keep you going.
History of Graphic Design 1960-Today Vol 2
This book will help you work through challenges of creating logos and branding.
Logo Beginnings (Multilingual Edition)
Another great book to help with logos and branding.
Logo Modernism
This book will help you pick out color pallets for your designs and is especially helpful when working on branding.
Dictionary Of Color Combinations Vol 1
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Another book to provide insight for proper placement. Grids are at the core of art and are extremely important. This book not only discusses this but also helps you learn and understand how to utilize grids for the most compelling and visually appeal...
Grid systems in graphic design (German/English)
Inspirational Designers
Here are the links to some of the most inspirational graphic designers I've come across. I highly encourage you to follow and engage with these designers. They can bring you not only inspiration for your designs but also inspiration for how far your ...
Abi brings inspirational content for graphic designers. She also offers templates for purchase both free and paid. Check her out.
Abi Connick's Creator Profile
Andrey shows inspiration and how to tackle design tasks. He also sells design packs on his website. Check him out!
Andrey Azizov's Creator Profile
Cody is the coolest and incredibly inspirational. He takes every day items and finds inspiration in them. He creates designs from things as simple as power outlets, toys and other random things you can find around your home. Check him out.
Cody A Banks's Creator Profile
This YouTube channel is extremely helpful when trying to navigate Canva. Not only do they provide extremely insightful tips but also inspiration to keep you learning as you go.
Design with Canva
Tools
These are the tools I recommend for anyone to produce great results as a graphic designer. Whether you are a beginner or expert I know these tools will help you grow and expand your hobby or career.
I like to use my iPad for hand drawing designs as well as sketching out my ideas. Really any iPad that works with the Apple Pencil will do. The one you choose is up to you based on your preferences. Some people prefer a larger surface and for some th...
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (4th Gen) 128GB - Silver
My Apple Pencil is an absolute must have accessory to use along side my iPad. You can also find the interchangeable tips I use on mine for a finer point here in this list!
Apple Pencil (2nd Gen): Pixel-Perfect Precision
I use these tips to get a super accurate fine tip while drawing. They are easy to install and screw right on. You will love these tips on your Apple Pencil!
Upgraded 2 Pack Pencil Tips for Apple Pencil
This screen protector makes your iPad feel like you're drawing on paper. It gives it that feel, that sound. It gives a little tension to your pencil tip so you are slipping and sliding all over the place. If you need more control while drawing digita...
[2 Pack] Paper Screen Protector for iPad 9.7
You absolutely need Adobe Illustrator if you are an inspiring Graphic Designer! You can create just about anything with this app. You can get a free trial, then pay monthly or annually. I will say, this is not an app you will automatically understand...
Industry-leading vector graphics software | Adobe Illustrator
You'll definitely need a laptop. I prefer to use Adobe Illustrator on a laptop versus on the iPad. Check this one out.
Apple 2021 MacBook Pro 16.2-inch, M1 Pro, 16GB RAM
This external hard drive has a massive amount of storage for all your digital storage needs. This is a great way to back up your designs, fonts and more to ensure you never lose them.
WD 5TB My Passport Ultra Blue Portable HDD
Canva is an amazing tool for graphic designers at any phase. Canva has endless templates graphics and fonts to give you inspiration. I personally use Canva all the time.
Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone
To get the best possible results while iPad drawing you will need this glove. It keeps the iPad from registering your pinky or the side of your hand as your drawing instrument. This glove is interchangeable whether you are left handed or right handed...
Articka Drawing Glove for Tablet, iPad (Large)
I have found this to be the best app for creating digital art. You can use it for your sketches or finalized art. I have used to to draw portraits, sticker designs, logos and more. My daughter also loves playing on this app and it allows her to expre...
Procreate® – Sketch, Paint, Create.