# Graphic Designing Resources

[General resources](https://hackmd.io/ptpXUgf-T_2MRMfyvPuovw#General-Resources), [carousel designs](https://hackmd.io/ptpXUgf-T_2MRMfyvPuovw#Instagram-carousel-designs), and some [bonus stuff](https://hackmd.io/ptpXUgf-T_2MRMfyvPuovw#Bonus) at the end!

### General Resources
Here are a few general resources for design that might help:

- [Learn the basics](https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/creativity-and-design/) of Graphic Design and Photoshop. Great for both beginners and the skilled ones too.
The site has other great tutorials too.
- [Online Photoshop](https://www.photopea.com/)
- [Photoshop Portable](https://getintopc.com/softwares/graphic-design/adobe-photoshop-cc-2015-portable-free-download-1398818/) - a 500 mb and hassle free download
- Up your design game by using these different resources:
[PPT Templates](https://slidesgo.com/), [Icons](https://www.flaticon.com/), [Images](https://www.freepik.com/) [Illustrations](https://storyset.com/)
- [Content aware tool](https://youtu.be/GM9sisF4OEI) to expand background of pics easily
- You can Google and download nice fonts (like Roboto, Poppins, Quicksand).
- Check out these [design trends](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V0-MLhdQb4)
- [Enhance your photos](https://letsenhance.io/)

Always experiment, mix, and match your ideas.
Just keep in mind the content that is being designed and build a concept around it, while not sacrificing readability and retentiveness (among others).

### Instagram carousel designs

Jonah is a VNIT alumni and founder of Volume (search on insta, amazing designs)
He held a session on [how to design carousels](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U1TYmimsvx27Lw2udqaK_juEm7rvl3bf/view).
Do see from start till end as he talks about other design and Volume things too.

These were the links that were sent in the chat box.
You will find the carousel template (.psd file) in the first link.
https://linktr.ee/jonaheapen98
https://www.dafontfree.co/

### Bonus

- [Here](https://hackmd.io/@70HhYl1ZRgeQ9ODSznZZwA/Sy4lstpmK) is a compilation of all the posts I have made so far.
- [This folder](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1i2Kxl2UnnKrMXVCBSduK1kDJNDsVA2Ci) has the resources to my content writing workshop - PPT, recording, and other material. Do have a look!
- Some helpful [tech stuff](https://hackmd.io/CVAwFCGhTOuHpfB3UBo4NQ) - Python setup options and other important tech tips.
- [Here](https://hackmd.io/yzaUjVRpRem_jvcQXoLD4w), I have put up methods and resources to improve your writing skills, and overall English fluency, and book recommendations. Have a look!
- Why and how to start reading, and some [book recommendations](https://hackmd.io/eixiFmuDRvWNChITjoUJsA)

### Note
To improve this post, any and all suggestions are welcome :)