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This website gives great examples and dialog on the principles of alignment in graphic design. It shows examples on right, left, and center alignment.

Shows photo examples of alignment.

Blog about the "when to" of graphic design - implementing images.

When you should use images in web design

This is a gentalman showing the importance of layout in a graphic design.

Balance is one of the important points the success of a design. Everyone loves the convenience to what they see. Balance in graphic design can be achieved by adjusting the visual weight of each element, both in terms of scale, color, contrast, etc.

explains horizontial, vertical, edge, center, & visual alignment styles. expanding on the chapter reading

A general overview of what graphic design.

The concept of alignment says that everything on a page should be visually connected to something else on the page.

The visual flow of an interface does matter, and here's why: Every interface screen should have a primary action or actions that are to be performed. The visual flow should naturally draw the eye to the primary action. << This resource explains why visual flow matters. 

"The visual flow should naturally draw the eye to the primary action."

Alignment and how to use it, with simple but effective examples.

Basically what the title says. Sort of a guide to alignment.

Talks about the evolution of writing and what has pushed it to evolve over the years

Negative Space Visuals

In Chapter one of the text, the topic of raster versus vector images is touched upon. I chose this website because it dives a little further into the topic of which type of image you should use. This site is helpful because it is very clear that you should use vector images for logos and illustrations and raster images should be used for digital graphics and digital photography. Knowing when to use each type of imaging is critical when beginning a project.

"Classic Graphic Design Theory Elements of Design:Line"

This site gives a breif overview of exactly how lines are utilized in graphic design.

This tutorial describes how to use lines with Adobe Illustrator. I thought this was really interesting to see how he creates a graphic pattern just using lines.

CBS News article I referenced in my ROD post this week. Points out the CDC's utilization of Aristotle's rhetoric appeals. 

I wanted to find another site with a more in depth explanation and found one with totally new elements that can be used to improve layout and design. Most of these examples I have never heard of besides focal point and grid design, but you can never know too many new ways in order to improve your delivery, right?

This website gives a quick overview of value, while also giving some great examples. It helped me further understand why value is important in the world of design.

Here is another tutorial on layout and graphic design.