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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.

 

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. 

Willamette University

Willamette University Libraries

Mark O. Hatfield Library
900 State Street.
Salem Oregon 97301
Pacific Northwest College of Art Library
511 NW Broadway.
Portland Oregon 97209