Visual Communication forms the way we see the world. You can use this to say what you want to say in a way (visual) way that will be heard by others.

The principles of visual design include contrast, balance, emphasis, movement, white space proportion, hierarchy, repetition, rhythm, pattern, unity and variety. They work together to create something that is aesthetically pleasing to the other eye and also optimizes the user experience.

Visual literacy is the ability to recognize and understand ideas through visible actions or images (Merriam-Webster). It is also the ability to see, understand and communicate visually.

Layout and composition are the building blocks of design. They give designs structure and make it easier to navigate.

Typography is the art and technique of arranging type, type meaning letters and characters.

Color plays an important role in design and everyday life. It can draw your eyes to an image. It can also trigger an emotional response and communicate something without using words.

Images can be a powerful tool in design. From beautiful, high-definition photos to carefully crafted graphics, they’re usually the first thing we see.

Combining text with an image is one of the most basic building blocks of graphic design. It might sound like an easy design solution, but it is quite difficult to get it right.

With so many businesses and organizations operating online, visual communication is more important than ever.

Hello again! By now, you should have gotten a good overview on the many facets of visual communication. All you need to do now is to combine all the pieces of information and try them out yourself. Visual communication isn't something you can learn by studying or reading — you have to learn it by doing it.