Fathom Creative is a graphic design studio, anchored by two key directors who are design and communication experts for print and screen.
Digital Eskimo is a human centered design consultancy
IDEO works with nonprofits, social enterprises and foundations. Through human-centered
design projects, they aim to bring stability, hope and dignity to communities around the globe
that are wrestling with poverty
The belief at Infoxchange is that everywhere people should have equal access to information
communication technologies. SocialDesign is part of the broader Infoxchange team that delivers
technology for social justice.
SocialDesign studio delivers a range of web, graphic design and social marketing services to the
health, community and welfare sectors.
Digital Eskimo is a human centered design consultancy
IDEO works with nonprofits, social enterprises and foundations. Through human-centered
design projects, they aim to bring stability, hope and dignity to communities around the globe
that are wrestling with poverty
The belief at Infoxchange is that everywhere people should have equal access to information
communication technologies. SocialDesign is part of the broader Infoxchange team that delivers
technology for social justice.
SocialDesign studio delivers a range of web, graphic design and social marketing services to the
health, community and welfare sectors.
Architecture and Design is the online presence of the Infolink Architecture & Design magazine
BVN are award winning architects
Wolveridge Architects are award winning architects
Woods Bagot is a global studio specialising in the design and planning of facilities across three key sectors: Education, Science and Health, Lifestyle and Workplace.
Professional Practice - Off Book In episode 2 of Off Book, typeface designers Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones outline the importance of selecting the right font to convey a particular feeling. Graphic designer Paula Scher talks about building identity in messaging, while Eddie Opara uses texture to create reaction. Infographic designers Julia Vakser and Deroy Peraza map complicated data sets into digestible imagery, mixing colour, graphics and type.
VCE Visual Communication Design Study Guide
Scope of study
The Visual Communication Design study examines the way visual language can be used to convey ideas, information and messages in the fields of communication, environmental and industrial design. Designers create and communicate through visual means to shape the everyday quality of life for individuals, communities and societies. Visual communication design relies on drawing as the primary component of visual language to support the conception and visualisation of ideas. Consequently, the study emphasises the importance of developing a variety of drawing skills to visualise thinking.
Technical Drawing Specifications Resource
Media are the digital and non-digital applications used to make visual communications. Examples of digital applications include vector-based and raster-based programs. Examples of non-digital applications include pencils, ink, markers, pastels, acrylic paint, gouache, dye and film.
Materials are the surfaces or substrates that visual communications are applied to or constructed from. Examples include paper, screen, card, textile, metal and plastic.
Design elements are components of visual communications. For this study they include point, line, shape, form, tone, texture, colour and type.
Design principles are accepted coventions associated with arranging or organising design elements. For this study they include figure-ground, balance, contrast, cropping, hierarchy, scale, proportion and pattern (repetition and alternation).
Design Fields and Components of Visual Communication
Communication Design – presents visual information for communication purposes
Includes Graphic Design, Information Design, Digital and Web Design, Advertising, Print Publication/Book Illustration and Typographic Design, Package/surface Design and Logo Design and Brand Identity.
Environmental Design – presents visual information to communicate information about built/constructed environments
Includes Architectural Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Set Design and Exhibition/Display Design.
Industrial Design – presents visual information to communicate information about objects and products
Includes Engineering Design, Product Design, Furniture and Fashion Design.
Intellectual Property and Copyright
Designer’s Bookshelf (DB) provides an online resource of book reviews that aims to cover the
latest and greatest design books, plus those classic and out-of-print titles. The book categories
include Graphic Design, Logo Design, Typography, Illustration, Design Theory and UI &
Web Design. They also post site updates, monthly giveaways and news on design events in the
Articles section.
Logo Lounge is an online library of national and international logos, detailing logo trends and
the latest in logo design. A great tool for research, discussion, inspiration and reference.
Pin-up is an independent architecture and design gallery, project and event space housed within
one of Melbourne's most vibrant creative precincts. Firmly engaged with promoting local
debate yet with an international outlook, Pin-up is dedicated to exhibiting, communicating and
promoting architecture and design in an accessible, responsive and inspirational environment.
RMIT Centre for Design promotes sustainability through research, consulting, and capacity
building through active dissemination and professional development. They are recognised
internationally for innovative design methods and tools to support sustainable design of
products and services – everything from packaging and consumer products to buildings, suburbs
and cities.
Dogma - services include advertising, design, digital and publishing. We take a creative idea and make it work for your business, tailoring our services to your needs.
Infront - is a collaborative project space and launch pad to Australia's best online designers, artists, design companies and other related websites.
Dreamtime specialises in Indigenous design by Indigenous designers
Design Edge – Fashion Incubator
The incubator not only gives Indigenous fashion designers a chance to show and sell their work, but it provides the opportunity for them to access business information, mentoring and small business skills workshops so they can grow their businesses in Australia and internationally.
Gilimbaa is an Indigenous creative agency.
INDIGO, the International Indigenous Design Network, is an open platform that connects designers worldwide in an effort to explore our understanding of indigenous design.
