Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
These are the core visual elements of graphic design.
From shape and form to colour, space, texture, typography, and photography, each plays a key role in how a design looks, feels, and communicates.
Master these, and you master the foundation of design.
🎓 Watch the full video on YouTube: Gareth David Studio.
These are the core visual elements of graphic design.
From shape and form to colour, space, texture, typography, and photography, each plays a key role in how a design looks, feels, and communicates.
Master these, and you master the foundation of design.
🎓 Watch the full video on YouTube: Gareth David Studio.

![Superimpose a Logo Onto Skin [EP 39/44]
When putting together a logo design proposal document, one of the most crucial things you can do is include In-Situ visuals because they help us demonstrate to a client a logo design working in real life instances.
At festivals we often see people wear makeup and face decorations to really celebrate and get into the spirit of the event.
At festivals there are often stalls where people can get stamps and face decorations.
For many logo design projects I could imagine a logo would be used in a fun format like this, which would be great to show in a proposal document.
So in this video I am going to show you a really quick technique you can use to do this for free with some free resources to help you.
So in this video I am going to show you a really quick technique you can use to show your go design as a paint stamp.
So, let’s get into it!
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IMAGE LINKS:
FESTIVAL FACE IMAGE 1 BY: David Hurley
https://unsplash.com/photos/lbhNZ2j-0lo
FESTIVAL FACE IMAGE 2 BY: Dugba Cauley-Hushie
https://unsplash.com/photos/mRhim8C5ReI
FESTIVAL FACE IMAGE 3 BY: Brooke Cagle
https://unsplash.com/photos/BPydhzPfC8I
FESTIVAL FACE IMAGE 4 BY: Johan Mouchet
https://unsplash.com/photos/PwPxCkcT2vo
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DOWNLOAD LINKS:
LOGO DESIGN COURSE PROJECT & ASSET FOLDER:
Get the course project & asset folder from the course overview video here:
https://youtu.be/sfkrp-ca8Gc
TUTORIAL COURSE PDF WORKSHEET:
Download for FREE PDF from the course overview video here:
https://youtu.be/sfkrp-ca8Gc
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COURSE PLAYLIST:
This video is part of a 44 part course:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYfCBK8IplO6eQSxf_9rhEXQhAHwOujcY
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![The CORE Design Principles EVERY Designer must Know
‘Graphic design isn’t just about making things look good, it’s about making things work.’
Behind every powerful visual lies a structure, a set of principles that guide the design to be not only attractive, but effective.
In graphic design, we work with what are known as design principles.
These include: Contrast, Hierarchy, Proximity, Alignment, Balance, Simplicity, Repetition, and Function.
Think of these as the grammar of visual communication, the underlying rules that help us organise information in ways that feel natural and intuitive to the viewer.
These principles are what separate good design from random decoration. They give design clarity, consistency, and purpose.
Whatever you’re designing, whether it’s a poster, a website, a brand identity, or a magazine spread, these principles are always in play.
A skilled designer doesn’t just make things look nice, they communicate clearly and guide the eye with intention.
And Design principles help you do just that.
In this video, I give a quick overview of all the graphic design principles you should be aware of.
Let’s Get Into It!
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TOPICS COVERED:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:41 Design Principles of Graphic Design
00:02:47 1. Contrast
00:03:11 2. Hierarchy
00:03:35 3. Alignment
00:03:52 4. Balance
00:04:06 5. Proximity
00:04:27 6. Repetition
00:04:46 7. Simplicity
00:05:05 8. Function
00:05:33 Why Use Design Principles?
00:05:55 When To Use Design Principles
00:06:20 When Not To Use Design Principles
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DESIGNERS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO [Alphabetical Order]
1 - Agu Wu - behance.net/AguWu
2 - Alexandra Gi - behance.net/sasha-gi
3 - Angelo Nieto - behance.net/itangelo
4 - Antonio Stojceski - behance.net/antoniostojceski
5 - Berkay Taş - .behance.net/berkaytasch
6 - Bortoletto Studio - behance.net/bortolettostudio
7 - Caio Cardoso - behance.net/caiocardosocc
8 - Danilo Saulo Teixeira - behance.net/danilosaulo
9 - David Kaaungwa - behance.net/davemadeit
10 - Elena Sun - behance.net/elenasun
11 - Eric Tu - erictu.com.au/
12 - Erika Luisetto - behance.net/eluisetto2d4a
13 - Gareth David - behance.net/GarethDavidStudio
14 - Guibison Ricardo - behance.net/guibison
15 - Guilherme da Matta - behance.net/Guilhermedamatta
16 - Iryna Kram - behance.net/irynakram
17 - João Gabriel Akashi - behance.net/jgakashi
18 - João Marcos - behance.net/JoaoMarcosDesigner
19 - Leo Dang - behance.net/leodang99
20 - Liam Nguyen - behance.net/liamd197
21 - Luciano Cian - behance.net/lucianocian
22 - Maria Souza - behance.net/mariaesoares19
23 - Matheus Paschoalini - behance.net/matheuspaschoalini
24 - Oleksandra H - behance.net/oh_oleksandra
25 - Pao Bassol - behance.net/paubassol
26 - Pedro Nascimento - behance.net/ppedronascimento
27 - Sam Dallyn - behance.net/samdallyn
28 - Taylor Shady - behance.net/taylordsgn
29 - Toormix Design Agency - behance.net/Toormix
30 - Toro Pinto - behance.net/toro-pinto
31 - Tünde Eszter - behance.net/tundeefodor
32 - Инна Анчугова - behance.net/inndzn
Thank you to all the designers who have given written approval to be featured in this video!
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This video was created for all my members of the GDS design school community.
If you would like to join the GDS design school community, where we chat about design, give each other feedback and where I set design challenges.
You are all welcome to join for free
JOIN FREE HERE: https://discord.gg/WCCF8cdCYN
See you there
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![Superimpose A Logo Onto a T-shirt Mockup [EP 37/44]
When putting together a logo design proposal document, one of the most crucial things you can do is include In-Situ visuals because they help us demonstrate to a client a logo design working in real life instances.
In this video I am going to show you some really good T-shirt templates you can invest in to show off your logo design in a fun instance.
So, let’s get into it!
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TEMPLATE LINKS:
Women’s T-Shirt With Cap Mockup
https://www.designcuts.com/product/womens-t-shirt-with-cap-mockup/?ref=garethdavid
Men’s V-Neck T-shirt Mockup
https://www.designcuts.com/product/mens-v-neck-t-shirt-mockup/?ref=garethdavid
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IMAGE LINKS:
UNSPLASH POSTER LIST:
https://unsplash.com/collections/4BkBfDrjjGM/posters
UNSPLASH FESTIVAL LIST
https://unsplash.com/collections/3894j386s0w/music-festival
FIELD IMAGE BY: Brandon Bynum
https://unsplash.com/photos/nS5a7EhYtew
WALL IMAGE BY: Bernard Hermant
https://unsplash.com/photos/SxNGG1MJ_IQ
BEACH IMAGE BY: Brandon Bynum
https://unsplash.com/photos/l2dRHdzsjXg
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DOWNLOAD LINKS:
LOGO DESIGN COURSE PROJECT & ASSET FOLDER:
Get the course project & asset folder from the course overview video here:
https://youtu.be/sfkrp-ca8Gc
TUTORIAL COURSE PDF WORKSHEET:
Download for FREE PDF from the course overview video here:
https://youtu.be/sfkrp-ca8Gc
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COURSE PLAYLIST:
This video is part of a 44 part course:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYfCBK8IplO6eQSxf_9rhEXQhAHwOujcY
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