This document provides a resource guide for non-designers to learn essential design skills including typography, grid systems, color theory, use of whitespace, visual hierarchy, and balance. It lists important books and concepts for learning the fundamentals of each area and how to apply them, especially for web design. The guide directs readers to a blog post for more complete information on getting started with design fundamentals.

1. How to learn design
for non designers
A resource guide

2. Typography
Typography is one of the most important aspects of design.
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This is especially true for web design where text is still such an important
medium. Having a strong grasp of typography and an eye for type is essential.

3. Ellen Lupton
Thinking with Type:
A Primer for Designers

4. Grid Systems
For designers working in every medium, layout is
arguably the most basic, and most important,
element.

5. Making and Breaking the Grid:
A Graphic Design Layout Workshop
Timothy Samara

6. Colour theory
There is a science to picking good
color combinations. Spend some time
learning the rules before you break them.

7. The Art of Color
Johannes Itten

8. Whitespace
When used effectively, empty space can provide visual
impact in a design. Learn how to make empty space
work for you.

9. Visual Hierarchy
One of the most important tools you can use to help your users is visual
hierarchy. Good visual hierarchy draws the users attention to the most
important information on the screen. It also helps group related content
together.

10. Balance
Good compositions are all about balance. Learn to
create balance by carefully placing
elements in your design.

11. To read the complete blog post
click the link below
www.aestheticio.com