Graphic Designing and Color Theory Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the fundamentals of graphic design software, printing standards, color harmony types, and the psychological impact of colors.

Graphic design

The art of creating visual content to communicate ideas, messages, and information using images, colors, typography, illustrations, and layouts.

Grid system

A feature in graphic software used to ensure perfect alignment, spacing, sizing, and positioning of design elements.

RGB mode

A color mode primarily used for digital media and screen-based designs.

CMYK mode

A color mode used for professional printing to ensure accurate color reproduction.

Layer Management

The organization of artwork into separate sections to allow for easy editing, hiding/showing objects, and applying individual effects.

Bleed

A printing standard setting that refers to the area of the design that goes beyond the final trim edge to ensure no white borders remain after cutting.

Vector Graphics

Graphics created using mathematical paths that offer infinite scalability and no quality loss, commonly used for logos and illustrations.

Adobe Photoshop

A software used for image editing, photo retouching, digital painting, and creating social media graphics.

Adobe Illustrator

A professional software focused on creating vector illustrations, logo design, icons, and typography.

Adobe InDesign

A software specialized for layout design for magazines, books, newspapers, and brochures.

CorelDRAW

A design software used for logo creation, flex printing, packaging, and signboard design.

Canva

An accessible design tool used for creating social media graphics, posters, flyers, and presentations.

Figma

A software tool for UI/UX design, website design, and mobile app interfaces with a focus on team collaboration.

Adobe After Effects

A software used for motion graphics, animation, visual effects, and video titles.

Adobe Premiere Pro

A software dedicated to video editing for promotional videos, advertisements, and social media content.

Color Harmony

The pleasing and balanced arrangement of colors based on the Color Wheel developed by Sir Isaac Newton.

Monochromatic Harmony

A color scheme that uses different shades, tints, and tones of a single color.

Analogous Harmony

A color scheme that uses colors located next to each other on the color wheel, such as Blue, Blue-Green, and Green.

Complementary Harmony

A color scheme using opposite colors on the color wheel to create high contrast, such as Red and Green.

Split Complementary Harmony

A color scheme using one base color and the two colors adjacent to its complement on the color wheel.

Triadic Harmony

A color scheme consisting of three colors equally spaced on the color wheel, such as Red, Blue, and Yellow.

Tetradic Harmony

A color scheme using four colors arranged into two complementary pairs.

Warm Colors

Colors such as Red, Orange, and Yellow that convey energy, passion, excitement, and happiness.

Cool Colors

Colors such as Blue, Green, and Purple that convey calmness, peace, trust, and professionalism.

Color Psychology

The study of how different colors affect human emotions, feelings, behavior, perceptions, and decision-making.

Black (Psychological Meaning)

A color symbolizing luxury, elegance, power, and sophistication.

White (Psychological Meaning)

A color representing purity and simplicity.