17 graphic design tips that all non-designers need to know
If you’re designing images for blog posts, social media or online ads, you don’t need a degree in graphic design. You just need to wrap your head around some best practices. And that’s where I come in.
In this post, I’ve put together 17 graphic design tips that all non-designers need to know. If you follow them, you’ll be well on your way to producing awesome graphics for all of your online needs.
1. Start with a great color palette
2. Don’t get carried away with fonts
3. Have a “Swipe File”
4. Don’t be afraid to blank out
5. Align your objects
6. Use icons to support your message
7. Follow your own design rules
8. Rinse and repeat
9. Use font variants
10. Take full advantage of contrasts
11. Use a line (or two) to create a sense of order
12. Plan your design
13. Add text over images by adjusting brightness levels
14. Carefully structure your body copy
15. Think about who you’re designing for
16. Let form follow function
17. Keep it simple
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5 年Jason my friend you are so talented! I am not tech savvy!? I know that it sounds simple, but I am overwhelmed. Thank you for putting this here and sharing it with everyone. I will play with it and see how I do. I wish you the best in all you do my friend!? My New book will be released this weekend or by Monday. I am so very proud of it.? Take care. People should all know how talented you are!