Design Principles

Level:

Beginner

Course Information:

This workshop will cover design principles that can be applied to any type of project. Whether you are making a flyer or creating a scientific figure, these foundational design principles will improve the aesthetics and function of whatever you create. 

Topics covered:

  • Understanding your audience and creating a concept
  • How to use space to create a clean layout
  • How to use color effectively
  • How to create a cohesive theme
  • How to work with fonts
  • How to create balance and harmony in your design
  • Creating contrast for interesting designs

 

Please contact dmc-info@rice.edu to cancel or for questions

Registration Information

Eligibility

Cost

  • Free

Enrollment

  • Limited to the available slots for each course.
  • Priority will be granted in order of eligibility listed above.
  • You will receive email confirmation immediately upon registering.

Attendance Policy

  • You will receive email directions to the instruction room one business day before the course.
  • All computers, software, and training materials will be provided. You do not need to bring anything with you.
  • It is your responsibility to notify the instructor if you will no longer be able to attend.
  • If you miss a course without notifying staff on the day of the course, your registration for all future courses will be canceled.
Date/Time
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Location
Fondren B42F (basement of Fondren in the Digital Media Commons)
Registration Form
Some short courses are offered multiple times each semester, please enter the course date/time you wish to register.
* Denotes that Friends of Fondren Library membership is required for classes offered by the GIS/Data Center and Digital Media Commons. Government Information classes do not require a membership.