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What is Graphic Design? A Beginner's Guide to This Creative Career

In this article, written by Brianna Flavin on October 17, 2023, Flavin introduces you to the career of Graphic Design. Some topics included in the article are elements of graphic design, what a graphic designer does, tools used, and how you can get started. Flavin also has links to other resources to further learn about whether or not Graphic Design is the Career for you. Click on the article title to read more!

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Design Process: Tips from an Expert Graphic Designer

In this article, written by Sylvia Lewis on June 23, 2015, Lewis gives a brief summary for each of the 7 steps of the design process: briefing, researching, brainstorming, sketching, building, presenting/refining, and production. Within each summary, Lewis provides additioal links so you can dive deeper. Click on the article title to read more!

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How to Optimize Images for Web: A Step-By-Step Guide for Better Site Performance

In this article, written by Tyler Stokes on August 31, 2023, Stokes introduces the topic of image optimization and why it is important for web design. Stokes also dives into the 7 ways you can optimize images for the web along with additional resources you can use and explore. Click on the article title to read more!