{"id":2992,"date":"2021-05-30T22:02:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T02:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplifiedblog.wpengine.com\/?p=2992"},"modified":"2023-10-02T07:33:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T11:33:24","slug":"elevate-graphic-designs-using-transparency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplified.com\/blog\/design\/elevate-graphic-designs-using-transparency","title":{"rendered":"Playing Around With Transparency To Level Up Your Design"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The foundation blocks of great design are based on a set of concepts. Few of them are relatively simple and well-known to anybody who is even tangentially associated with the design world\u2014like cohesion or alignment. But other principles can be a bit more of a question mark for people who don\u2019t consider themselves to be design professionals, and one of those principles? – Role of ‘Transparency’ in design transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Simplified, you can easily learn to incorporate this fundamental principle in your design projects. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>What Is Transparency In Design?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In simple terms: transparency is just a representation of how \u201csee-through\u201d an element is. The higher the transparency, the more see-through the element.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Transparency allows design elements to communicate in unexpected ways. Let’s presume you made a social post for your business by layering a bunch of clear elements on top of each other. The intersection would result in a slightly new, more opaque hue, which would allow for another visually appealing feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This leads to the design simultaneously displaying two or more layers or elements forming a holistic balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Transparency in Identity Design and Branding<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Designers often use transparency also known as opacity, to generate a sense of depth in their graphic. This is achieved by incorporating physical transparency into layers of line, shape, illustration, texture, and hue to produce a strong visual impact.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Related: Design An Artboard Like A Pro!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, in the above logo- you can immediately recognize the Mastercard brand, even without it being mentioned anywhere. Transparency along with simplicity has played a major role in their brand identity- here\u2019s how;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the change in opacity level – the interlocking red and yellow circles form orange and, thereby, also a lasting impression on its consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>Make Design Stand Out With Simplified<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Simplified, you can explore user-friendly designing tools even if you don\u2019t have prior experience in design! To start your journey to a striking design, sign in to your profile on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a new user, sign up using your email, or instead, you can ‘Continue with Google’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the dashboard, you\u2019ll find all the resources you need to become a great designer! And if you\u2019re looking for templates, say no more! On Simplified, you\u2019ll have access to an entire library of templates<\/a> to help you kick-start your design project.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Choose any one of the 3 options to work on your dashboard. You can:<\/p>\n\n\n