Beginning Graphic Design: Layout & Composition

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  • Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
  • In this video, you’ll learn the basics of layout and composition in graphic design. Visit www.gcflearnfree.org/beginnin... for our text-based lesson.
    This video includes information on the five basic principles of layout and composition, which include:
    • Proximity
    • White space
    • Alignment
    • Contrast
    • Repetition
    We hope you enjoy!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 562

  • @MineAlejandra
    @MineAlejandra 6 років тому +695

    This video made me realise that i want to be a graphic designer. All these tips are exactly the way i automatically think when im creating a presentation

    • @mrmachine5632
      @mrmachine5632 4 роки тому +15

      its the best job in the world, go get it.

    • @karenmai1384
      @karenmai1384 4 роки тому +56

      I already have a graduate degree in nutrition yet creating flyers, educational handouts, and presentations for clients and students made me realize I really enjoy these aspects of graphic design. Perhaps in my next life I'll be a graphic designer.

    • @prevolition
      @prevolition 4 роки тому +23

      @@karenmai1384 You already are.

    • @mina4426
      @mina4426 4 роки тому +17

      @@karenmai1384 I graduated in Microbiology and I'm willing to pursue Graphic Design bcs life's too short also Covid just ruined all the plans but oh well

    • @dieforlevi8771
      @dieforlevi8771 4 роки тому +15

      I'm 15 and it's been my dream job since 7th grade... I'm still reluctant because my parents aren't really supportive about it :(

  • @regisatlas
    @regisatlas 7 років тому +1038

    I agree with Emily so much
    take homework down!

  • @perspicaciouscritic
    @perspicaciouscritic 7 років тому +799

    Hopefully my client doesn't see this or I'll be out of a job.

  • @DhurinAmin
    @DhurinAmin 7 років тому +657

    This is the best graphics design beginners video.

  • @AvinashSingh-wt8tc
    @AvinashSingh-wt8tc 7 років тому +2451

    What other people
    are blabbering about
    for hours on youtube,
    you have made it precise,
    easy and understandable in
    just over 5 mins.
    Thank You!
    (See how I use Alignment, proximity, and white space in that one comment? lol)

  • @deanjones2658
    @deanjones2658 Рік тому +54

    I have a degree in graphic design and used this series as a little refresher to keep me sharp. This series is very well done. It never hurts to keep the basics in mind.

  • @ChrisHanline
    @ChrisHanline 7 років тому +358

    Every element of these videos are so well done! As a designer, this makes me want to share this with the people I work closely with that don't have the designer role, so they can get a better understanding of the work I do, the attention to detail I give, and why it all matters. Great work, and thank you!

    • @mattgunn5828
      @mattgunn5828 6 років тому +5

      Chris Hanline Any tips you could give me as a new graphic designer?

  • @currybun8570
    @currybun8570 7 років тому +25

    Thank you so much for this! This really helps me a lot! I may be no graphic designer but I am a high school student sick of passing sucky brochures, posters, and presentations that give me failing marks. Thank you for making the complex graphic design stuff all across the internet easier to understand for people like me 😊

  • @kuasocto3528
    @kuasocto3528 6 років тому +105

    3:56
    This presentation is so cute I can't even...

  • @Zanktus
    @Zanktus 6 років тому +10

    As someone who works as a web designer full time for several years now I didn't really expect much watching this. But it is actually well explained, short and I think fantastic for beginners.

  • @pranaytony
    @pranaytony 5 років тому +29

    I personally ever saw a perfect & the most easiest presentation on Design!
    As a Designer, this video always makes me feel Happy & provides me a Happy Sleep!
    Thankyou so much guys from The Bottom of My Heart!☺️😊👍👌

  • @iiixia8986
    @iiixia8986 Рік тому +7

    I love all your "Beginning Graphic Design" videos. It's easier to understand the basic elements of design. The colors used in the video are not overwhelming. I love the narration, it perfectly fits what is shown in the video. I can tell how much work the people behind this did. Kudos to all of you.

  • @jelrusiana7963
    @jelrusiana7963 4 роки тому +2

    It takes a lot of time to finish this kind of video. I salute all motion graphic designers and editors out there.

  • @gemstone4804
    @gemstone4804 2 роки тому +4

    Having jumped into "Layout and Design" for a school class, it's nice to know that I got most things right!
    My use of hierarchy could use some more improvement, but thanks to your team I now know!
    Thanks for these wonderfully informative, and concise videos!

  • @felix-xd4mx
    @felix-xd4mx 11 місяців тому +10

    note for self:
    Five basic principles for layout and composition:
    1. Proximity: grouping related items together to make it easier to understand at a glance
    2. White Space: negative space; help define and separate different section
    3. Alignment: if things are aligned, it makes the composition easier to navigate
    4. Contrast: to catch the reader's eye, create emphasis. use color, size, shape, visual weight, or styles of text
    5. Hierarchy: make important items more eye-catching
    6. Repetition: things should have a consistent look and feel

  • @RenaldoXhahu
    @RenaldoXhahu 7 років тому +227

    0:40 i was so uncomfortable with the position of "alignment" haha clever!!

  • @lienhoa_12
    @lienhoa_12 4 роки тому +2

    Beginning Graphic Design series are the best thing i've ever seen. I keep turning back to these vids when i need help for my art work assignment! easy, clear and short, and fun to watch!

  • @elenagisa1318
    @elenagisa1318 7 років тому +7

    studying for creative digital media exam and your video makes it so much easier to understand than the lectures from collage. Thanks a lot for the video!!

  • @mina_ashraf
    @mina_ashraf 5 років тому +15

    I cannot express how much I enjoyed this series. Thank you so much

  • @mokutekisakka2780
    @mokutekisakka2780 7 років тому +61

    Her voice is soooooo calming

  • @LeggoWithMeggo
    @LeggoWithMeggo 7 років тому +14

    Wanted to thank you for your awesome "beginner" videos. As someone who's looking to pursue a major in graphic design, I found this extremely helpful and easy to watch. Keep up the awesome work!

  • @xxxlittleGremlinxxx
    @xxxlittleGremlinxxx 7 років тому +122

    Your videos are a gift to mankind! Thank you so much for your work!

  • @melzap1728
    @melzap1728 6 років тому +26

    I'm rooting for you, Emily.

  • @anniesemondragon8703
    @anniesemondragon8703 6 років тому +2

    This explanation is simpler and explains a lot in Graphic Design.
    Easily tackled than when I was in School and a must when you have work.

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    @dipooladepo6629 3 роки тому

    Wow, just wow. Enjoyed the entire series.
    Where has this video been all my life.

  • @DePistolero
    @DePistolero 3 роки тому

    Drop-in from gamedev industry, thank you so much for these... I guess it takes a TON of time, experience and knowledge to put such a rich in detail and knowledge video and animations together. Thanks a million!!!

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    @creativeswirl6002 Рік тому +4

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    @jbwhetstone 6 років тому +3

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  • @mawita867
    @mawita867 7 років тому +15

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    @kppwinn 7 років тому +4

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    @fashionsenses1 4 роки тому +2

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    @akiij 7 років тому +8

    short but very informative and precise. i just started watching your videos and i find it very useful, even though it's the simplest things i know of, I hope you do more of these with a variety of topics and it would be really helpful if you could do tutorials on tools / apps / frameworks / trends for beginner's to use in reponsive web design.

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    @divyachethan3849 Рік тому +1

    One of the best tutorials I have watched. Very well articulated and it was a visual delight ! Thank you

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    @karanr8103 6 років тому +1

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  • @kham_forshort
    @kham_forshort 7 років тому +1

    I've worked and studied in design for over 10 years. This very well said and one!

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    @pawnshoppo 7 років тому +80

    No words can express how grateful i am..
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      @essennagerry 6 років тому +2

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    @mawunakwasi753 6 років тому +2

    i dont get tired of watching this video. So simple and intriguing

  • @GCFLearnFree
    @GCFLearnFree  7 років тому +13

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    @kannappankrishnan5015 2 роки тому

    A short video with good animation and well synced voice over. The principles are enough explained.

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    @udochik1352 7 років тому +1

    This is an equivalent of manna to every self-teaching artists out there. Thank you so much for these videos...they were more than helpful.

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    @Tapahtumahorisontti 6 років тому +6

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    @simonjoseambaden5489 5 років тому +3

    Best video about graphic design in internet.(videos on Colour, image, text is also very informative and easily understandable)
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    @carlaraquel8871 7 років тому +2

    I'm really looking forward to your video on images!You did a great work on all your videos until now!Very thourough and animations make it a joy to watch.

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    @Amine-kg6bc 5 років тому +2

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    @yash1152 4 роки тому +3

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  • @spencerkraus
    @spencerkraus 3 роки тому +1

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    @wilsondemenezessamuellundu9572 7 років тому +2

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    @lodhiification 7 років тому +113

    love your videos.Please make more videos on Graphic Design

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      @GCFLearnFree  7 років тому +21

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    @StudioNB 4 роки тому +3

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    @aldwinlopez6429 6 років тому +3

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    @finnthefannibal 6 років тому +3

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    @seyiakinbo1749 2 роки тому

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    @MARCIU001 6 років тому +1

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    @aestheticallydisaster2415 3 роки тому

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    @JavierAndresAnd 5 років тому +4

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    @zahinX 7 років тому +4

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    @user-iz7ov1bd5g 4 роки тому

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  • @iamsherk2605
    @iamsherk2605 3 роки тому

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    @studio026 3 роки тому

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    @ameerajamal3067 7 років тому +3

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    Your videos should be mandatory for ALL designers to watch.

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    @aohcola 6 років тому +1

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    @adriancobaschi8510 7 років тому +1

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    @cain_chamomille 6 років тому +1

    It's more understanding than what lecturers told me in college lolololol.
    Thanks a lot~

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    @justinlocs 7 років тому +3

    This is so informative and cute at the same time! Love it!!!

  • @HomeKeepingChannel
    @HomeKeepingChannel 2 роки тому

    I am so glad you pop-up on my UA-cam page. Thank you !

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    @ravillion 7 років тому +1

    Love your voice... make me feel like learning more :)... Thank you

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    @alimy1119 6 років тому +1

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    @samegamer8448 7 років тому +7

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  • @Mr._.Lazarus
    @Mr._.Lazarus 4 роки тому +1

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  • @zensic
    @zensic Рік тому +1

    Learned a lot! Didn't realize that some of my habits were actually good practice, good to know!

  • @JobyGPappy
    @JobyGPappy 7 років тому +1

    thank you @GCFLearnFree.org helped me a lot in understanding the very basics to be a graphic designer. all the best for your upcoming works. Hoping to find more interesting and informative videos in the coming future.

  • @subharajsengupta2428
    @subharajsengupta2428 6 років тому +2

    Mind blowing & extraordinary, these steps are the pillars for any professional layout, thank you very much for this simple explanation.

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    @GraphicDesign- 3 роки тому

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    @Ramo020 4 роки тому +1

    This video helped me to understand these important principles
    Many thanks

  • @Hanafiya
    @Hanafiya 7 років тому +2

    In love with your videos you are awesome .... creative, into the point, super fun and inspirational

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    @mo_hafez 7 років тому +1

    Thank YOU very much. Your videos are fantastic and are really helpful.

  • @ameeraalmehairi
    @ameeraalmehairi 2 роки тому +2

    4:21 yes very true and nice presentation Emily Cheng ( the home work presentation 3:57 )

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    @virajpatil9141 6 років тому +2

    love you whoever hv created this content

  • @zaghir8351
    @zaghir8351 2 роки тому

    I never knew this can be learned. I always thought, you either have it or you don’t.
    I don’t believe that anymore. after watching this video. Thank you

  • @Suart8
    @Suart8 7 років тому +1

    Thank you very much, your videos are very helpful. Your voice helps too :)

  • @kennySg101
    @kennySg101 4 роки тому +1

    Great video ! Simple, precise and easy to understand with proper illustration using the principles with animation.

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