It is of no doubt that in any line of work, learning and mastering the basics is of extreme importance, to taste the success in the future. However, this statement is true, but some graphic designers seem to bounce the procedure and move forward to create designs without even knowing the basics after it. The end result is poor quality designs or many times, just a facsimile of any existing work.
Some reasons why graphic designers do not go for learning the basics are – not having adequate time or due to financial problems. But don’t worry; you can learn some of the most important basics without paying anything now.
Here, we have compiled a list of some most significant, informative and easy to learn tutorials that can surely enhance your designing skills and help in understanding the concepts. Most importantly, these online lessons are absolutely free.
Principles of design
Principles of Design
Understanding Visual Hierarchy
Contrast and Meaning
Typography
Kern Type
Shape Type
What is typography?
Typography Essentials
Color Theory
The Meaning of Color
The Power of Color
Color Matters
Understanding Concepts And Color Terminology
Layout and Composition
Grid-based web design
What is Composition?
Guides, Grids, And Frameworks
A Comprehensive Introduction to Grids in Web Design
Modular Design
Graphic Design Software
Adobe Photoshop
How to Use Photoshop
Photoshop CC Tutorials for Beginners
Easy Photoshop Tips for Beginners
Adobe Illustrator
Beginner Adobe Illustrator Tutorial using Shapes
Adobe Illustrator CC Tutorial for Beginners
Adobe Indesign
How To Get Started With Adobe InDesign CC
Adobe InDesign CC
InDesign for Beginners
About Author
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David Watson is the founder of DesignDrizzle and is a professional website designer for over 10 years. He has competence in creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites for all the clients. He likes to explore new and creative ideas for designing, photography effects and other inspirational subjects