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\nREGISTER\n\nWe all know th
is intuitively—websites or flyers that are balanced\, colorful\, and visua
lly interesting get more attention. But if you work at a small nonprofit\,
chances are you don’t have much money to spend on a graphic designer. For
tunately\, anyone can learn graphic design. Whether you’re already creatin
g visuals for your nonprofit’s communications or are interested in taking
this on and know nothing about it\, we can help you gain the knowledge and
skills you need to wow your followers with interesting and attractive des
igns.\n\nJoin Idealware for a three-part course that will walk you through
the fundamentals of design and show you how to get started with the right
tools.\n\nDuring this course\, you will learn:\n- Learn about theo
ries of line\, shape\, form\, and space.\n- Explore the theories behind wh
y colors affect the way we think and feel.\n- Discover the sneaky importan
ce of typography.\n- Review layout dos and don’ts.\n- Learn a few basic tr
icks for using Adobe InDesign.\n- Find out about low-cost alternatives to
InDesign.\n\nThis three-part course takes place Thursdays\, Dec. 5-19\, 12
-1:30 p.m. Central Time.\n\nThe Elements of Design - Dec. 5\nBegin
by delving into the ideas behind good design. Explore how designers use li
nes\, shapes\, form\, and space as the basic tools for showing depth\, mov
ement\, or other visual ideas. Time will also be spent talking about the i
mportance of color and how to use it to achieve the right effect. And lear
n how typography can affect both what the viewer sees and feels within a d
esign.\n\nLayout in Action - Dec. 12\nReview some basic principles
of graphic layout. Then take it a step further and see in real time a desi
gn being created—explaining the thinking and decisions being made during t
he process.\n\nTechnology Tools - Dec. 19\nAdobe InDesign is the in
dustry standard and is recommended for anyone creating designs that need t
o live on beyond the immediate moment. That’s why it’s important that you
learn a few useful tricks for doing basic design work in InDesign. However
\, there are a number of alternatives that offer similar functionality and
many simpler tools that are free and easy to use. Spend some time reviewi
ng those tools and discussing their strengths and weaknesses.\n\nAbout
the Presenter\nCary Walski is an entrepreneur using her background in
psychology and the arts to create positive online experiences for mission-
driven organizations. Passionate about nonprofits making informed decision
s\, Cary has delivered presentations locally and nationally for organizati
ons including NTEN\, Idealware\, The Forum of Regional Associations of Gra
ntmakers\, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council\, Minnesota Council on Found
ations and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. As owner and nerd-in-chief at
Copilot\, she works with small to medium-sized nonprofits to produce websi
tes\, email campaigns and social media communities that connect with and i
nspire individuals to action.
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DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Idealware\nCost: $135 or $108 with 2019 NDANO Member
Discount (Login to Members Only Portal for code)\n
\nREGISTER\n\nWe all know th
is intuitively—websites or flyers that are balanced\, colorful\, and visua
lly interesting get more attention. But if you work at a small nonprofit\,
chances are you don’t have much money to spend on a graphic designer. For
tunately\, anyone can learn graphic design. Whether you’re already creatin
g visuals for your nonprofit’s communications or are interested in taking
this on and know nothing about it\, we can help you gain the knowledge and
skills you need to wow your followers with interesting and attractive des
igns.\n\nJoin Idealware for a three-part course that will walk you through
the fundamentals of design and show you how to get started with the right
tools.\n\nDuring this course\, you will learn:\n- Learn about theo
ries of line\, shape\, form\, and space.\n- Explore the theories behind wh
y colors affect the way we think and feel.\n- Discover the sneaky importan
ce of typography.\n- Review layout dos and don’ts.\n- Learn a few basic tr
icks for using Adobe InDesign.\n- Find out about low-cost alternatives to
InDesign.\n\nThis three-part course takes place Thursdays\, Dec. 5-19\, 12
-1:30 p.m. Central Time.\n\nThe Elements of Design - Dec. 5\nBegin
by delving into the ideas behind good design. Explore how designers use li
nes\, shapes\, form\, and space as the basic tools for showing depth\, mov
ement\, or other visual ideas. Time will also be spent talking about the i
mportance of color and how to use it to achieve the right effect. And lear
n how typography can affect both what the viewer sees and feels within a d
esign.\n\nLayout in Action - Dec. 12\nReview some basic principles
of graphic layout. Then take it a step further and see in real time a desi
gn being created—explaining the thinking and decisions being made during t
he process.\n\nTechnology Tools - Dec. 19\nAdobe InDesign is the in
dustry standard and is recommended for anyone creating designs that need t
o live on beyond the immediate moment. That’s why it’s important that you
learn a few useful tricks for doing basic design work in InDesign. However
\, there are a number of alternatives that offer similar functionality and
many simpler tools that are free and easy to use. Spend some time reviewi
ng those tools and discussing their strengths and weaknesses.\n\nAbout
the Presenter\nCary Walski is an entrepreneur using her background in
psychology and the arts to create positive online experiences for mission-
driven organizations. Passionate about nonprofits making informed decision
s\, Cary has delivered presentations locally and nationally for organizati
ons including NTEN\, Idealware\, The Forum of Regional Associations of Gra
ntmakers\, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council\, Minnesota Council on Found
ations and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. As owner and nerd-in-chief at
Copilot\, she works with small to medium-sized nonprofits to produce websi
tes\, email campaigns and social media communities that connect with and i
nspire individuals to action.
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SUMMARY:The Accidental Designer: How to Design Images Like a Pro
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