The typography definition refers to the styling of words as they appear in a text. Many might simply refer to this as the “font” but it is much more than how the letters are formed. Typography is essentially the practice of arranging printed letters to become more visually appealing, which may include making use ofContinue reading “What is Typography?”
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What are Pastels?
Happy Easter! You might have noticed the Easter holiday is filled a certain types of colorful tones. Easter commonly makes use of pastel colors. So what are pastels? When you’re talking about painting, pastels, or oil pastels, are the materials used to create the unique texture as they are in a stick form and areContinue reading “What are Pastels?”
Mickey Mouse is in the Public Domain… Sort of…
Mickey Mouse is officially in the public domain!… Sort of… Disney still maintains a copyright to the Mickey Mouse character we all know and love today. However, the copyright for the original Mickey Mouse character has expired as of January 2024. This entry into the public domain only applies to the version of Mickey weContinue reading “Mickey Mouse is in the Public Domain… Sort of…”
What is Texture in Design?
Texture is one of several elements of design. These elements are essentially the building blocks that are used to create a new design. They include color, space, lines, form, shape, value, and of course, texture. Texture is the element that shows how the content within the piece would feel. It provides a sensory aspect toContinue reading “What is Texture in Design?”
What is a Vector in Design?
A vector graphic is a type of file that is used in graphic design. Vector graphics use formulas instead of pixels within the image. This allows the image or design to scale smaller or larger, without any change to the quality of the image. Vectors can be created using Adobe Illustrator since Photoshop makes useContinue reading “What is a Vector in Design?”
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