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Glossaries
You'll find in this section, glossaries in different disciplines, that will help you throughout your design career.
Often, the best way to master a new subject is to familiarize yourself with the field's frequently used terms. And most likely, you will be working with other professionals during your design career. You want to be able to communicate with them and "speak their language."
- Advertising and Marketing: We'll show you the important terms designers need to know in advertising and marketing.
- Art: Including an index of important graphic designers and artists. You'll also find an art glossary describing different art movements.
- Graphic Design: You'll get a master graphic design glossary and a more specialized one of color and type.
- Pre-Press and Printing: Learn the terminology to effectively communicate with your printer.
- Web Design: You'll also find a web lexicon and HTML glossary.
Enjoy immediate access to the following glossaries:
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Anatomy of Type
A picture is worth a thousand words. Sometimes, it's easier to show a term than it is to explain it, especially with typography. It is essential for good communication to know when to use what terminology for type. Here's an illustrated guide to the most common terms in dealing with type: measurements & guides, stroke and endings. . . . READ ON >
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Art Glossary
As designers it's also important to know a little about art and the different art movements that have occurred since the beginning of time. I'm a firm believer that we should be well-versed in all things art. Check out my glossary of all important art terms. I'll be updating it frequently. There will also be pictures included, where appropriate. . . . READ ON >
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Color Glossary
As a professional, you should always use words properly. When first starting out, I would use terms incorrectly and that caused me some embarrassment. I started keeping a list of essential terms and their definitions. I would then keep this list handy to look up less familiar terms. . . . READ ON >
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File Types & Extensions
I started keeping a running list of file extensions. I had 2 reasons for doing so: 1) to help jog my memory and 2) Many times, especially if you are on a MAC, you may need to add the file extension for a file to be viewed on a PC. This list will be continuously updated as I come across different file extensions. . . . READ ON >
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Graphic Design Glossary
Part of a professional image is always use terms properly. Here is a list of essential terms and their definitions in Graphic Design. It's an ever-growing glossary and should be used as you would a dictionary. . . . READ ON >
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HTML for Designers
Whether you are a web designer or a print designer modifying his own site, here's a list of essential HTML code you can use. This should be used as a refresher or as a reference when needed. I'll be adding and growing it into a comprehensive list of HTML and CSS code. . . . READ ON >
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Prepress & Printing Glossary
You will have to work with other professionals to get your work printed. When talking to printers, it's essential that you speak to them in their language. In this ever-growing directory, I've included the essential terms and definitions you'll need to speak to prepress technicians and printers. . . . READ ON >
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Typography Glossary
Typography is a field of its own with lots of terms and definitions to remember. To make things easier, I've created a glossary of all typographic terms and their definitions. Use it to look up terms, as a refresher, or a when you need the right word. This is continuously updated and will also include pictures where appropriate. . . . READ ON >
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Web Lexicon
In the last 15 years, the web has exploded. Learn here to special new terminology that has accompanied the new technology. You'll find all terms relating to the web here in one convenient location. . . . READ ON >
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