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Graphic Design Basics

Learn what graphic design is, what elements make up good design, the essential tools, hardware, and software for designers, and the difference between designing for print and the web.

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What is Graphic Design?
An introduction to the basics of graphic design and its different applications.

Essential Graphic Design Tools
There are several tools that are essential to graphic design. Below is a list of what is absolutely necessary to work in graphic design, as well as some things that are recommended.

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