Graphic Design and Creative

Graphic Design for Psychologists: A Guide to Visual Harmony

Claudia M.

Today, let’s dive into something special: graphic design for psychologists. Why psychologists, you ask? Well, it’s fascinating how design elements can influence perception, mood, and communication – all crucial in psychology. So, let’s explore how psychologists can harness the power of graphic design to enhance their practice. Ready? Let’s go! The Intersection of Psychology and […]

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What is a Mockup?

Antonio B.

A mockup is a scale representation or full-size model of a design or device, used for teaching, demonstration, design evaluation, promotion and other purposes. It is a tool used in the design and technology industries to visualize what a product or feature will look like before it is fully produced or developed. In graphic and […]

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What is CMYK?

Antonio B.

CMYK is a subtractive color model that is mainly used in color printing. Unlike additive models such as RGB (Red, Green, Blue), where colors are created by adding light, in the subtractive model colors are created by absorbing light. That is, the more colors you add, the darker the image becomes. It is the acronym […]

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What is Iconography in Graphic Design?

Antonio B.

Iconography is the study and use of images and symbols to represent ideas, concepts or information. It is a fundamental tool in visual communication because it allows messages to be transmitted quickly and effectively, especially in an era where visual content plays a prominent role in our society. Aspects of Iconography Within iconography it is […]

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What is a Layer in Graphic Design?

Antonio B.

In graphic design, specifically when we talk about image editing or illustration software, a “layer” refers to a level on which objects or effects can be placed independently of other levels. These layers can be thought of as transparent sheets stacked on top of each other. When working with layers, designers can move, edit or […]

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What is a Raster Image?

Antonio B.

A raster image, also known as a bitmap image, is an image composed of pixels arranged in a grid. Each pixel has a specific color and, when viewed together, these pixels form the entire image. Characteristics of a Raster Image Raster images have a number of characteristics: Vector images , on the other hand, which […]

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What is Graphic Design Composition?

Antonio B.

Composition in graphic design is the way visual elements are organized and arranged in a design piece or project. The main objective of a good layout is to present information clearly and attractively, and to guide the viewer through the design effectively. A well-executed composition enhances the communication of the message and makes the design […]

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What is a Storyboard?

Antonio B.

A storyboard is a graphic tool that consists of a sequence of drawings, with corresponding descriptions or comments, that represent the scenes planned for a movie, television program, animation production, video game, multimedia presentation, commercial, among others. It serves as a visual guide to visualize the sequence of the narrative, helping to preview the transition […]

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What is a Monogram?

Antonio B.

A monogram is a design composed of two or more letters, usually the initials of a name, intertwined or combined in an artistic manner. These letters may be those of a person, company, product or entity, and the monogram is often used as a distinctive logo or symbol. Historically, monograms have been used by artists […]