To quickly explore design ideas, test feasibility, and develop a concept before creating a more detailed design
Composition Types
Balanced, Asymmetrical, Radial, Circles, Shapes, Lines, Visual Flow, Focal Point
Proofreading Importance
To ensure accuracy, check for errors, and maintain consistency in design and text
Gestalt Principle
A design principle that suggests that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and that the arrangement of visual elements can create a cohesive and harmonious composition
Style Guide Purpose
To maintain consistency in design and text by defining rules and guidelines for layout, typography, imagery, and other visual elements
Keyline
A line or shape that defines the boundary or edge of an element, image, or design
Design Concept
A description of the main idea or message that the design is intended to communicate, often expressed through a written statement or visual representation
TemplatePurpose
To provide a pre-designed structure for a document, ensuring consistency and organization
Word Processing Functions
Text editing, Formatting, Styling, Layout, Paragraph organization
DPI vs PPI
DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures the physical resolution of a printed document, while PPI (Pixels Per Inch) measures the on-screen resolution
Master Page
A template that defines the layout and design elements of a document, which can be applied to multiple pages
Style Sheet Elements
Font, Paragraph style, Character style, Table style, List style
Table Creation
Click on the table tool, set the number of rows and columns, adjust the border, and format the content
Paragraph Styles Benefits
Consistency, Efficiency, Flexibility, Easy editing and updating
Layering
To organize and control the ordering of design elements, such as text, images, and shapes, for easy editing and management
Bitmap vs Vector
Bitmap images are made up of pixels, while vector images are made up of mathematical equations, allowing for scalability without loss of quality