The Practical Guide to Design Theory PDF Book

OVER 5,000 Copies sold!! I wanted to create one single source for budding graphic designers who wanted to really understand a wide range of graphic design theory aspects.

That is where the practical guide to design theory was born. This guide is a fun a visual experience mixed with real world examples, charts and graphics. I wanted to make this an easy read that is packed full of relevant design theory information without being too ambitious or overwhelming.

WE talk about four major foundations of design theory including:

• Gestalt Theory
• Gestalt Examples
• NEW! The History of Graphic Design Styles
• Typography Introduction
• The History of Typography
• Anatomy of Typography
• Font Pairing
• Psychology of Typography
• Color Theory Introduction
• Color Wheel Basics
• Color Harmony
• Color Palettes
• Psychology of Color
• Color Accessibility
• Color Spaces
• Using Photos in Design
• Composition & Layout
• Different Layout Types
• Introduction to Grids
• The Golden Ratio

• Using Grids

  
  This guide is great if you are an aspiring or budding designer who wants to have that one single place to review all the important aspects of design theory. I want this guide to help assist you in using the core design theory elements to create stronger designs that are both effective and professional. (Note: This book is a digital PDF download)

Extra Downloadable Design Theory Posters! 

This purchase also comes with High Resolution graphic design theory poster files (pdf & jpegs) that you can use to get them printed on your own or have as an extra resource. Includes:

• Color Theory Poster
• Typography Theory Poster
• Layout Theory Poster
• Logo Design Theory Poster
• Combined Theory of Everything Poster