studying and copying the style of another designer to learn their techniques

taking existing styles, images, or ideas and changing them by adding your own twist to create something new and unique

smoothly combining colours, shapes, textures, or images to create a seamless and visually harmonious effect

Finding your design style.

Art and design

Developing your graphic design style

Using a graphic design sketchbook in experimental ways

Designing in response to a specific theme

Showcasing a designer research page

Cultivating a unique design concept

Final graphic design piece

This unit introduces pupils to developing their own voice. They will learn about key components in shaping their artistic voice, including research, reflection and refining ideas. The unit takes them on a journey of discovery leading to planning a final piece.

Finding your artistic voice: an introduction to the creative process

The use of uniform elements across a project

The principles of beauty and artistic taste.

The distinctive visual characteristics and methods that define work

The process of creating a unique visual identity

Which of these is not an example of work usually made by a graphic designer?

unique perspective, technical skills and creativity.

A graphic designer's style is a distinctive visual approach reflecting their ...

make informed decisions in future projects.

By engaging in reflection, designers can ...

Finding your unique style and voice is relevant for ...

Which of these is considered graphic design?

Starter Quiz