Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
GRAPHIC DESIGN THEORY
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This video is one of the 200+ video lessons with a 25+ hours of total playtime from the Graphic Design Theory Series. Master more than 500 terms with visual examples on Color & Contrast, Balance, Space, Composition, Hierarchy, Typography, Web & Print design and much more.
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Milanote board (simplified version):
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Recommended videos:
Color Theory Part 1: youtu.be/rfmJI8BqxC8
Color Theory Part 2: youtu.be/Wa--BcQflQM
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Inspirations / Resources
1:10 Why is contrast a Design principle?
2:14 Examples of Contrast with Shapes / Storytelling
4:17 Juxtaposition / Scale
6:36 Contrast on the focal point
7:32 Depth and Distance
9:04 Contrast with limited Color Palette
11:12 Multiple Contrast in Illustration / Lack of contrast
14:35 Contrast examples in Photography
15:13 Low / Mid / High key contrast
18:12 Summary
GRAPHIC DESIGN THEORY
yesimadesigner.com/courses/design-theory-masterclass
This video is one of the 200+ video lessons with a 25+ hours of total playtime from the Graphic Design Theory Series. Master more than 500 terms with visual examples on Color & Contrast, Balance, Space, Composition, Hierarchy, Typography, Web & Print design and much more.
NEWSLETTER:
yesimadesigner.com/creative-resources/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=theory&utm_content=contrast-1
READ OUR BLOG
yesimadesigner.com/blog/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=theory&utm_content=contrast-1
FOLLOW US
instagram.com/yes_im_a_designer
PODCAST
yesimadesigner.com/podcast/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=theory&utm_content=contrast-1
Apple - podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/yes-im-a-designer-podcast/id1462185547
Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/2vdeYhJimT7CXTVc09zfoA
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
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BECOME OUR MEMBER:
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Milanote board (simplified version):
app.milanote.com/1T1ygB1r5jhTbz?p=q13CwJodroF
Recommended videos:
Color Theory Part 1: youtu.be/rfmJI8BqxC8
Color Theory Part 2: youtu.be/Wa--BcQflQM
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:38 Inspirations / Resources
1:10 Why is contrast a Design principle?
2:14 Examples of Contrast with Shapes / Storytelling
4:17 Juxtaposition / Scale
6:36 Contrast on the focal point
7:32 Depth and Distance
9:04 Contrast with limited Color Palette
11:12 Multiple Contrast in Illustration / Lack of contrast
14:35 Contrast examples in Photography
15:13 Low / Mid / High key contrast
18:12 Summary
