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Graphic Design Technology

Though graphic design has existed for many years, the digital age has dramatically altered the kinds of tools graphic designers use on a daily basis. Now, hundreds of software and hardware options are available as enhancements to the creative process. Here you will find resources on some of the major tools available for graphic designers today, both paid and free of charge.

The resources on the right are arranged by type: Books, eBooks, articles, library videos, internet videos, and websites. They all relate to various graphic design technology in some way, though they may contain other aspects of the discipline as well.

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C# 7.0 all-in-one by Mueller, J., Sempf, B., & Sphar, C.
Call Number: QA76.73.C154 M845 2018
ISBN: 9781119428114
For Dummies
Foundations of digital art and design with Adobe Creative Cloud by Burrough, X.
Call Number: T 385 B87 2020
ISBN: 9780135732359
New Riders
Learn Adobe Illustrator CC for graphic design and illustration: Adobe Certified Associate exam preparation by Chelius, C., & Schwartz, R.
Call Number: T 385 C44 2019
ISBN: 9780134878386
Adobe Press
Learning web design: A beginner's guide to HTML, CSS, Javascript, and web graphics by Niederst Robbins, J.
Call Number: TK5105.888 .N543 2018
ISBN: 9781491960202
O'Reilly
Photoshop elements 2018: Tips, tricks & shortcuts by Vandome, N.
Call Number: TR267.5.A33 V36 2018
ISBN: 9781840788037
In Easy Steps

After Effects for designers: Graphic and interactive design in motion by Jackson, C.
ISBN: 9781138735873
Publication Date: 2018
Books 24/7
Developing professional iPhone photography: Using Photoshop, Lightroom, and other iOS and desktop apps to create and edit photos by Elmansy, R.
ISBN: 9781484231852
Publication Date: 2018
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Graphics and multimedia for the web with Adobe Creative Cloud: Navigating the Adobe software landscape by Harder, J.
ISBN: 9781484238226
Publication Date: 2018
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Hands-on motion graphics with Adobe After Effects CC: Develop your skills as a visual effects and motion graphics artist by Dodds, D.
ISBN: 9781789345155
Publication Date: 2019
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Mastering Adobe Animate 2021: Explore professional techniques and best practices to design vivid animations and interactive contect by Labrecque, J.
ISBN: 9781801074162
Publication Date: 2021
Ebooks in EBSCOhost
Mastering Adobe Photoshop Elements: Excel in digital photography and image editing for print and web using photoshop elements 2019 by Nichols, R.
ISBN: 9781789808155
Publication Date: 2019
Ebooks in EBSCOhost
Photoshop elements 2019 for dummies by Obermeier, B. and Padova, T.
ISBN: 9781119520153
Publication Date: 2019
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Principles of computer-aided design by Crelin, J.
ISBN: 1637000987
Publication Date: 2022
Salem Press Online

Adobe Spark: A web-based, customizable graphic design tool by Liston, S. F., & Liston, M. B.
Marketing Libraries Journal, (2019), 3(1), 19-25.
Analysis of computer graphic image design and visual communication design by Bowen, P., & Li, H.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, (2021, March), 1827(1).
Application of graphic design with computer graphics and image processing: Taking packaging design of agricultural products as an example by Xie, T., et al.
Computational & Mathematical Methods in Medicine, (2022, June 2), pp. 1-10.
Graphic art design based on computer graphics software by Wang, T.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, (2020, April), 1533(3).
Mobile shopping application usability: An empirical study on factors affecting continued intention to use and mobile application loyalty by Bhullar, A., & Gill, P. S.
IUP Journal of Marketing Management, (2019, November), 18(4), 33-50.
Research on the application of computer graphics software in graphic advertisement design by Yao, Y.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, (2021, August), 1992(2).
The same video game in 2D, 3D, or virtual reality - How does technology impact game evaluation and brand placements? by Roettl, J., & Terlutter, R.
PLoS One, (2018, July 20), 13(7), e0200724.
Software engineering whispers: The effects of textual vs. graphical software design descriptions on software design communication by Jolak, R., et al.
Empirical Software Engineering, (2020, November), 25(6), 4427-4471.

10 creative and beautiful web projects with HTML and CSS, in Springer nature computing video
ProQuest Video: 3:19:54
If you want to succeed in the field of web development, you need to be well versed with HTML and CSS. Here is a brand-new course on HTML and CSS to help you hone your web development skills. We created this course to give students the best experience in HTML and CSS and allow them to build beautiful creative projects. The course strictly focuses on learning by practice.
Bootstrap 4 for beginners - Build 5 websites from scratch
Alexander Street Video: 10:39:00
Bootstrap is a free and open-source front-end web framework for designing websites and web applications. It contains HTML- and CSS-based design templates for typography, forms, buttons, navigation, and other interface components, as well as optional JavaScript extensions. Unlike many web frameworks, it concerns itself with front-end development only.
Create a Wordpress website in 24 hours or less - Guaranteed
Alexander Street Video: 1:43:00
Looking to build a blog for your business or Internet marketing? Maybe you want to create a small website about your favorite hobby. This course is for anyone that wants to learn how to build a website. The focus is on creating a WordPress site with your own domain and Web hosting and doing it the right way.
Digital art creation using Fotosketcher
Alexander Street Video: 58:00
FotoSketcher is a free (and easy to use) Windows-based program that lets anyone turn photographic images into impressive digital art with just a few mouse clicks. There are more than 20 different styles available, from pencil sketches to watercolor or oil paintings, pen & ink drawings, abstract art and cartoons. Phillip Whitt reviews the basics of digital art creation using FotoSketcher.
Digital art creation using Paint.NET, in Springer nature computing video
ProQuest Video: 1:09:59
This video course provides step-by-step guidance in using Paint.NET to create raster illustrations using the available tools, as well as using Artistic Effects. After an overview of Paint.NET's drawing tools, shape tools, and effects, the course progresses into drawing simple illustrations and backgrounds, and then to applying oil painting, pastel, and pencil effects.
Introduction to 3D design with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Alexander Street Video: 2:41:00
In this comprehensive video, you will learn how to create, design, and edit 3D shapes with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Introduction to Adobe's CC libraries in Illustrator and InDesign
Alexander Street Video: 1:04:00
This step-by-step video will show you how to leverage the power of the Creative Cloud Libraries panel in Illustrator and InDesign. With this information, you'll be able to streamline your work as a freelance or as a member of a larger team. We'll break down the features and tools of the Creative Cloud Libraries panel.
Introduction to color theory with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Alexander Street Video: 1:10:00
Explore the terminology of color theory and understand the difference between various color rules and harmonies. This video shows you how to apply that knowledge to alter the color of an artwork using the Adobe Color Theme panel and the Color Guide in Photoshop and Illustrator. Lastly, you will briefly look at what other environmental and physical factors affect color outside of Adobe and some ways that you can use both applications to help see what a person who is color blind sees.
Practice CSS grid projects to build modern real world websites
Alexander Street Video: 4:16:00
Learn CSS Grid concepts with multiple projects for practical experience.

17 best free and paid graphic design software in 2023
(AppSumo) Which is the best graphic design software for your business in 2023? We wrote this article (and made a small offering to the taco gods) to help you answer that question. We’ve compiled 16 of the best graphic design software tools available today, so you can compare their features and prices to determine what’s best for you.
The 19 best graphic design tools recommended by top digital artists
(99designs) Here is a list of the best software and hardware tools in the field today, coming highly recommended by top-notch graphic designers who know their stuff. These tools are tried and tested and can help you dazzle clients by casting your greatest graphic design spells.
20 best graphic design software solutions of 2023
(FinancesOnline) Below, we’ll present to you our list of 20 best graphic design software for 2023 so that if you’re looking for one, you can make an informed buying decision. If you have already been using graphic design software, but feel you’ve outgrown its use and it’s time for an upgrade, then you’ve come to the right place too.
Adobe
(Adobe) Creative, marketing and document management solutions
The best graphic design software of 2023
(99designs) Graphic design is all about the software. Sure, a talented designer can make something beautiful out of Microsoft Paint. But the intuitive controls and flexibility of a good program can make all the difference. So, which graphic design software is right for you?
Canva
(Canva) Canva makes it easy to create professional designs and to share or print them.

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