Graphics · National 5
Graphic Design unleashes creativity through typography, layout elements and design principles. Learn to craft striking posters, logos that confidently communicate ideas with style and purpose. Learn typography, layout, colour theory, composition, sketching and mockups, image editing and basic digital tools, branding, visual hierarchy, prototyping and presenting work—skills that turn ideas into clear, compelling designs.
SCALE 1:1
N5Graphic Design
SubjectGraphics
LevelNational 5
LicenceFree to copy, adapt, share
Sheet04.1 · N5 · Graphic Design
01Course Resources
Here are course booklets and layouts to help with the unit.
02Lessons
Choose from the lessons below.
03Colour Scheme Picker!
Struggling to choose a colour scheme? Use the DesignClass colour palette selector. Choose between harmonious, complimentary or colour-triad.
Traditional RYB (designer's) colour wheel — drag the picker, set the luminosity, then lock a colour to see its colour schemes.
Primaries: red, yellow, blue
Tap a value to copy it.
Show colours as
Type in a colour
Colour schemes
CMYK is a simple screen conversion — printed colour depends on the printer, ink and paper. HSL hue is measured on the digital (RGB) wheel, so it differs from the position on this RYB wheel.
04Design Brief Maker
Time to challenge your design skills! Use the DesignClass Brief generator and challenge yourself!
05Legacy DTP Challenges
Here are some old DTP Challenges. Remember to download the assets
06Elements and principles
Start with the introduction, then learn about typography and colour, and the design principles in the National 5 course: alignment, contrast, depth, dominance and unity.
"There are three responses to a piece of design – yes, no, and WOW! Wow is the one to aim for."
Milton Glaser
