When it Comes To Your Business: Design Matters
You Don't Have to Be a Pro ...But You To Have a Clue
Do you "have a clue?"
When it comes to your business, do you know the basic rules and best practices of graphic design?
If you are in control of any of the following areas of your business:
- Business cards
- Letterhead
- Fliers
- Ads
- Website
- Etc...
...Then you better know a bit about graphic design.
You don't need to take a college course, all you need is a little guidance so you don't make any major mistakes. Major design mistakes can cost you major money.
In a recent survey, 94% of people cite design as the reason
they do not trust certain website
*Source: http://blog.crazyegg.com/2011/12/19/does-web-design-matter
That is what I mean when I say you could be losing major money.
You might be asking yourself something like: "Well I can just outsource this to someone" or "My niece is great with that crap!".
Fair point.
Outsourcing things you aren't good at is a great move. The problem is... how do you judge if the people helping you are doing a good job? How do you understand the questions they ask about design? How do you adequately deliver directions to them?
...if you "don't have a clue?"
Don't fight it.
Just let me offer you a clue:
Graphic Design for Business - is the perfect introduction to the basics of graphic design. You will learn about the basic tools you need, the different resources available to you, the best practices you should follow, and the sins you should avoid at all costs!
*Spoiler alert: Stop it with the Comic Sans font.
This simple, user-friendly guide will take a complete "newbie" and teach them the very basics quickly.
It touches on topics like...
- What is Graphic Design?
- Graphic Design Applications
- Why Good Graphic Design Matters
- Graphic Design Tools
- Must Have Software
- Must Have Hardware
- Optional Extras
- Resources
- Using Graphic Design Software
- Graphic Design Basics and Best Practices
- Lesson 1: The 6 Fundamental Principles
- Lesson 2: Flow
- Lesson 3: KISS
- Lesson 4: Typography
- Lesson 5: Color Theory
- Graphic Design Sins
- Graphic Design Glossary
If you are ready to "get a clue" just hit the button below...