General Design Process
In general, graphic design process from concept are as follows:
The diagram above can be applied to the field of visual design, such as: Architecture, Textiles / Fashion, Product, Multimedia and more. In more detail, described as follows:
CONCEPT
Was the work of thought which determines the purpose, feasibility and the intended target. The concept can be obtained from the non-graphical, among others: economic, political, legal, cultural and others who want to translate in a visual form. Therefore, a graphic design visual communication design because it can work to help those who need a visual solution.
MEDIA
To achieve the criteria to the intended target, the media needed a feasibility study suitable and effective to achieve its objectives. Media can be printed, electronic, and other outdoor
IDEAS
To search for creative ideas necessary comparative studies, literature, extensive knowledge, discussions, interviews and other designs to be effective and acceptable targets and generate a certain impression hard to forget. Sometimes to get an idea, take a frenzy, making the impossible possible, even bumping / create syatu the conflict / paradox. Example: the slogan of a cigarette ad: “Make Life More Life”. While we know that tobacco users closer to death!
DATA
The data in the form of text or images we must first Sort and selection. Is it very important data that must be performed or less important that it appear smaller, faint or discarded altogether. The data can be data informative or aesthetic data. Informative data can be images or text and titles. Data can be aesthetic frame, background, effects or field lines. To design using a computer, the data must be in digital format, therefore the equipment necessary to transform analog to digital data such as scanners, digital cameras will be very helpful. The task is to combine the data designer informative and aesthetic data into a unified whole. Graphic design goal is to communicate the work visually, so try not to sacrifice the aesthetic message / information.
VISUALIZATION
Color Selection
After we sort the data with the scale of priorities, now you can specify a suitable color for your work. Color selection can be determined from analysis concepts and strategies that had been predetermined. If you have color concepts will get easier and directed. But what if you have no criteria or restrictions on the color? Here are some tips: Age segment your work will be displayed? When Children aged adults, the use of bright colors will match. If old age you can use just black and white or grayscale. First set the background color, whether dark, light or moderate, then you can specify the color that matches the background color. Pick a color from the color of the most dominant data. If the image data more natural colors (green and brown), you can take the color elements.
Layout
Layout is an attempt to compile, organize graphic elements (text and images) as a medium for effective communication. If the data / graphic elements and colors that will be used have been previously ascertained, then the next we can do process layout / layout However, this layout work rules need to be known as: proportion, balance, rhythm, unity, focus and contrast.
Finishing
Information and data have been neatly arranged aesthetically, and still less grand. Just like the building, although the schematics that match the plan, a unique shape but in the absence of ceramics, natural stones, plants, trellis or fence, the building was not finished. Similarly, graphic design, in order to look more grand and luxurious, keep adding details of texture, effects, light and harmonious form. In terms of effects, a good software to use is adobe photoshop and adobe After Effects even 3DstudioMax.
PRODUCTION
After the design is complete, the design checks should be done first before printing with a machine. If the color and other graphical components no mistakes, then you are ready to be copied designs
