Want to know how to design? Learn the basics.

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Just Creative Design has a nice article today, covering the basics of design from Colour to Shape and more.

Want to know how to design? Then you should learn the basics of design. The basic elements of design include colour, line, shape, scale, space, texture and value and these are the fundamental pieces that make up any piece of work. If you ever start a design course this will be the very first thing that you are taught, guaranteed.

But what if you’re not a student? What if you’re not self-taught? What if you are a looking for ways to enhance your design skills? Then this is the guide for you.

Want to know how to design? Learn The Basics.

June 13, 2008 in Web Design

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