Visual design is an exciting field that challenges the creative mind to craft engaging and appealing interfaces for a wide variety of users all around the world. In this course, Big Picture: Visual Design, you’ll explore how the best designers apply an understanding of aesthetics, structure, and user psychology to create a visual experience that users can’t get enough of. First, you’ll learn what visual design is and the history behind it. Next, you’ll discover how a greater understanding of it benefits organizations and individuals alike. Finally, you’ll review key elements of visual design such as color, typeface, and composition, and learn more about some of the common digital tools used by today’s design professionals. By the end of this course, you’ll have developed a greater understanding of design and how it can improve your professional skills and the products that you make.
Author Name: Anthony Alampi
Author Description:
I’m Anthony Alampi, an interactive designer and developer living in Houston, Texas. I’m a former professional video game developer and current design consultancy owner with over 17 years of programming experience and over 9 years of design experience. User-centric design is my passion, and I believe that when users come first, they come back! About My Company: X Factor Consultants is a digital design and consulting company based in The Woodlands, Texas. Our cross-disciplinary team consists of… more

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Overview of Visual Design
  12mins
• Elements of Visual Communication
  18mins