Masterpost I: DESIGN Resources* ⎯⎯ by Nicole*** of CMPSBLS

i get a lot of asks/messages about graphic design so heres a rec list!

***note: i am not a graphic designer so these are just recs!（○＾▽＾○）
*- some sites may have products you have to pay for please look carefully!

⟡ - personal faves! || © - sources

GRAPHIC DESIGN:

• is art with a purpose. It involves a creative and systematic plan to solve a problem or achieve certain objectives, with the use of images, symbols or even words. ©
  
• how to speak designer: terms (v useful) (*´∇｀*)

TYPOGRAPHY

• it is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed. ©  
• lets talk more about my bf typography ♥（ﾉ´∀`）
  
• 90% of design is typography (infographic)
  

IMITATION VS. INSPIRATION

• as we go through these websites note that graphic designers work hard  but so pls take care of the artists (he)art please!
  
• simply put: don’t plagiarize dont copy any art ever in the end you’re going to regret it. （；へ：）
  

DESIGN RULES GUIDELINES there are no rules in art be freE!

• 6 principles of design + principles of design!
• 20 design principles ⟡⟡  fav! the inforgraphic is so wOW!
  
• 10 commandments of design
• effective visual communications ⟡
  
• iOS cheat sheet dimensions + file formats
  

WEBSITES for inspiration/resources

• BEHANCE ⟡⟡⟡ ⎯⎯ for layout ins/fonts
  
• DRIBBLE ⟡ ⎯⎯ for inspiration
  
• FROM UP NORTH ⎯⎯ for lettering/typography ins
  
• THEDSGNBLOG ⟡ ⎯⎯ for everythigN
  
• CREATIVEBLOQ ⎯⎯ for advice/articles!
  
• CREATIVE MARKET ⟡ ⎯⎯ for resources/psds
• PIXEL BUDDHA  ⎯⎯ for resources
  
• ultimate list
  
• go to places for inspo (i feel alive bc these r great!)
• 2500 resources omfg…i M ALIVE I am fiLLED with energy
  

TUMBLR BLOGS for advice/inspiration ++

• @goodtypography
• @behance
• @studioblrcollective - art studyblrs!! lIEK?? omg so useful

TUMBLR POSTS of advice/info & everythign!

• @educatier‘s graphic design mps! (all her mps tho!! A+++)
  
• answers by @genspen! (one) (two)
  
• masterposts abt graphic design by @rorystudies
  

FONTS how to use them & where to get them!

• dafont ⎯⎯ rly easy to dl fonts here!
  
• googlefonts ⎯⎯ another rly common site but NICE!
  
• 1001 fonts
  
• freebiesbug ⎯⎯ also for icons/mockups!!! fav
  
• behance ⎯⎯ i can depend my life on this sItE
• fontsource
  
• 100 best free fonts
  
• 18 rules, another pin, top 5 rules
  
• you need a font? (infographic)
  

COLORS & palettes /throws flowers everywhere/

• coolors
  
• computerhope
  
• colourlovers
  
• prettycolors
  
• colordot
• the art of color coordination (infographic)
• color psychology

PICTURES free stock photos backgrounds & gradients!

• free stock photos
  
•  mp by pistachi-o , neonbikethemes
  

PLUS stuff fr Nicole

• my design & art board on Pinterest
• info abt my printables | my printables tag

& thats aboUT IT! those r my recs for design & stuff（＾▽＾●）hopefully i get to post my other mp about tips in graphic design! i hope everyone benefits from this mp (not just aspiring graphic designers/artists!!) & good luck to everyone! take care & happy designing! (*・∀＜*)