Needing help in Graphic Design.

Jamez · 01-22-2009, 09:32 PM

Hello, My name is James. I'm new too the forum, so Hello!

Anyway, I've been Web designing for Several months and I am getting no-where with it. I want to start doing Graphic design, instead of using my own codes all the time. I've had a look at some layouts on here, and they look pretty good. Where can I start of? What Program can I use? and Where can I get any tutorials?

Thank you, James.

specialk · 01-24-2009, 08:28 PM

Welcome to the world of GFX design then James.

First off, for a newbie GFX program I suggest GIMP: http://www.gimp.org/

GIMP is pretty much a free mockup of Adobe's Photoshop program [which costs a few hundred dollars].

After that, I suggest doing search on google for free graphics tutorials.

Hope this helps you.

Jamez · 01-25-2009, 12:21 AM

Thank you for the reply, But I've used Photoshop before, I've actually got the whole package. So I'm pretty use to it.

So, I basicly need to go through some Tutorials, And would I need to learn HTML/PHP/Java in order to design a website?

adamblan · 01-25-2009, 01:58 AM

Start w/ learning the client side first- html & javascript (not java)
After you've got that down you can make your site more dynamic by pulling info from databases with php.
Check out a list apart & 456 berea street for some tutorials- because you do need to know code to design websites.

dWhite · 01-25-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamez

Thank you for the reply, But I've used Photoshop before, I've actually got the whole package. So I'm pretty use to it.

So, I basicly need to go through some Tutorials, And would I need to learn HTML/PHP/Java in order to design a website?

Well if you're using Photoshop, then I highly recommend the photoshop section over at good-tutorials.

http://www.good-tutorials.com/tutorials/photoshop

PixelPusher · 07-20-2009, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamez

Thank you for the reply, But I've used Photoshop before, I've actually got the whole package. So I'm pretty use to it.

So, I basicly need to go through some Tutorials, And would I need to learn HTML/PHP/Java in order to design a website?

I agree with others, focus on the client side first. Javascript is good to know and very helpful, but not essential. The BIG ones are HTML and CSS. Becoming proficient with these two languages is a must. As far as learning, I would start with W3schools. Search CSS and HTML.

Don't build websites with TABLES. They are not designed for that. Their purpose is for tabular data (like a pricing matrix, or like there of). Take the time to learn how to position DIVs, ULs, SPANs with CSS. You will thank yourself in the end.

Feel free to ask questions, good luck.

homer · 10-24-2009, 12:47 AM

If you want to learn and do graphic design, then I think the software that you can use is adobe Illustrator. For me, I would prefer illustrator rather than photoshop when it comes to a cooler look of graphics. But i don't know with you guys. That's just from my opinion. I also use photoshop but this software is more of the photo-editing stuff. Choose the Illustrator.

jillhandley · 10-29-2009, 04:05 AM

Photoshop rocks... Get it and get used to it.

JMCDesigner · 11-03-2009, 11:16 AM

You can't really learn graphic design by using a program like illustrator or photoshop, they're just tools. Getting an idea on graphic design theory and principals might help.

glimwood · 11-04-2009, 12:48 AM

Use fireworks,flash and dreamweaver.All products of micromedia or adobe(a better version of the three).They are all softwares for web designing and graphic designing.
Just to ask,where are you?
....glimwood.

01-22-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
Jamez New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	Needing help in Graphic Design. Hello, My name is James. I'm new too the forum, so Hello! Anyway, I've been Web designing for Several months and I am getting no-where with it. I want to start doing Graphic design, instead of using my own codes all the time. I've had a look at some layouts on here, and they look pretty good. Where can I start of? What Program can I use? and Where can I get any tutorials? Thank you, James.

01-24-2009, 08:28 PM	#2
specialk Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 70	Welcome to the world of GFX design then James. First off, for a newbie GFX program I suggest GIMP: http://www.gimp.org/ GIMP is pretty much a free mockup of Adobe's Photoshop program [which costs a few hundred dollars]. After that, I suggest doing search on google for free graphics tutorials. Hope this helps you. __________________ www.yurx.com Webmaster Forum

01-25-2009, 01:58 AM	#4
adamblan Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lake Tahoe Posts: 235	Start w/ learning the client side first- html & javascript (not java) After you've got that down you can make your site more dynamic by pulling info from databases with php. Check out a list apart & 456 berea street for some tutorials- because you do need to know code to design websites. __________________ <ablank.us>

10-24-2009, 12:47 AM	#7
homer New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	If you want to learn and do graphic design, then I think the software that you can use is adobe Illustrator. For me, I would prefer illustrator rather than photoshop when it comes to a cooler look of graphics. But i don't know with you guys. That's just from my opinion. I also use photoshop but this software is more of the photo-editing stuff. Choose the Illustrator. __________________ Ventrilo Servers smithmountainlake

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jillhandley New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 19	Photoshop rocks... Get it and get used to it. __________________ Jill Handley Electric Cigarette E cig electronic cigarette reviews

01-25-2009, 12:21 AM	#3
Jamez New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18	Thank you for the reply, But I've used Photoshop before, I've actually got the whole package. So I'm pretty use to it. So, I basicly need to go through some Tutorials, And would I need to learn HTML/PHP/Java in order to design a website?

11-03-2009, 11:16 AM	#9
JMCDesigner Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 109	You can't really learn graphic design by using a program like illustrator or photoshop, they're just tools. Getting an idea on graphic design theory and principals might help. __________________ Web Design Blackpool, UK - JMC Website Design One Page Website Design

11-04-2009, 12:48 AM	#10
glimwood New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	Use fireworks,flash and dreamweaver.All products of micromedia or adobe(a better version of the three).They are all softwares for web designing and graphic designing. Just to ask,where are you? ....glimwood.

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