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Graphic Design Reference Notebook: Basic Tips for Designers Dot Grid Journal

Name: Graphic Design Reference Notebook: Basic Tips for Designers Dot Grid Journal
Brand: emilyckohl
SKU: 4438599155
Price: 26.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (55 reviews)

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Designed by emilyckohl
Materials: Dot Grid Pages

This Graphic Design Spiral Notebook is designed to be used, not just filled.
Featuring hand-illustrated reference information on composition, color, and typography printed directly on the covers, this notebook keeps essential design principles within arm's reach.

Why This Notebook Works:
- Reference information on the covers (glance-able design principles you'll actually return to)
- Visual, not textbook-style (hand-translated notes inspired by a design student's studio wall)
- Built for real projects (supports layout, branding, and creative decision-making)
- Dot grid interior pages (flexible for sketches, notes, and layout planning)

This isn't just a blank notebook with a decorative cover— it's a working design too.

What's Featured on the Covers:
FRONT COVER - Composition and Layout Reference
Includes visual guides for:
- Rule of Thirds (with placement examples)
- Golden Ratio/Spiral
- Optical Center vs. true center

BACK COVER - Color and Typography Reference
Includes:
- Color relationships (complimentary, analogous, triadic, etc.)
- 60/30/10 color balance rule
- Practical type pairing guidance
- Font style reminders (keep it simple)

Inside the Notebook:
- 140 dot grid pages, perfect for layout planning, brand concepts, logo sketches, project notes, and visual brainstorming
- Spiral binding for easy flipping and flat-use
- This working sketchbook is designed to be the perfect companion for digital design tools

Who This Notebook is for:
- Graphic designers
- Design students
- Illustrators and visual artists
- Creatives who prefer analog planning
- Thoughtful gifts for designers and art students

Use This Journal as:
- A daily design notebook
- A studio desk reference
- A practical design student gift

More Specifications:
- 5.5" x 8.5" Spiral Notebook
- Illustrated Front and Back Covers with matte soft-touch coating
- 140 Dot Grid Pages Inside
- Printed on-demand to reduce waste from overproduction

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