233 TIPS Graphics and Visu De al sign 233 TIPS ON GRAPHICS AND VISUAL DESIGN Table of Contents Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Twenty-Three Tips on Starting Out as a New Graphic or Visual Designer ....................................................................................3 Thirty Tips on Finding Inspiration and Nurturing Creativity ............................................................................................................10 Nine Tips on Supporting Learning Through Intuitive Interfaces ....................................................................................................17 Forty-Nine Tips on Visual Design and Layout ....................................................................................................................................19 Forty-Seven Tips on Using Graphics and Text Effectively ...............................................................................................................31 Thirty Tips on Keeping Things Simple and Knowing When Not to Use Graphics ..................................................................... 42 Fifteen Tips on Staying Consistent and On-Brand ............................................................................................................................47 Seven Tips on Incorporating Design Trends into Your Work ......................................................................................................... 50 Ten Tips on Getting Buy-In from Stakeholders .................................................................................................................................52 Thirteen Tips on Testing for Quality and Ensuring Instructional Integrity .................................................................................. 54 www.eLearningGuild.com