Getting Started with Graphic Design
You can use basic graphic design principles in lots of your projects. This section collects resources to help you in your process.
Take a look at the Public Domain Resources tab elsewhere in this guide to find resources you can incorporate into your creative projects.
Canva
Canva is a free online resource that you can use anywhere online. It has lots of built-in fonts and graphics to get you started, and is very easy to learn.
Learn more about Canva here.
Inkscape
Inkscape is a free, downloadable program you can use to create and edit vector images, comparable to Adobe Illustrator.
Learn more about Inkscape here.
Adobe Creative Cloud
The DLS computers all have Adobe Creative Cloud loaded and ready for you to use. These products take practice, but you can learn to use Photoshop and InDesign quickly.
Access Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign tutorials here.