Harness the power of Cricut and bring your arts & crafts dreams to life with this complete beginner-friendly guide!Are you searching for a detailed, step-by-step guide to help you master your Cricut machine?Do you want to start designing tons of creative projects, but you’re not sure where to begin?Or do you want to know if a Cricut machine is right for you?With the combined knowledge of a whopping 14 Cricut guides, this complete collection reveals how you can master your Cricut machine and bring your arts & crafts to life!Featuring handy advice and straightforward strategies for using Cricut software, all the must-have tools and accessories, and tons of ingenious DIY project ideas for all skill levels, this amazing book is your up-to-date approach to everything Cricut!Whether you dream of designing fun gifts for your friends and family, creating eye-catching arts & crafts, filling your house with personalized home décor, or simply want to unleash your creativity, this complete collection will take you by the hand and guide you through every step of the process, so you can start designing projects like the pros!Here’s just a little of what you’ll discover inside:✅ Cricut Master: How You Can Easily Go From Beginner To Pro With Your Cricut✅ A Full List of Must-Have Tools and Equipment To Bring Your Projects To Life!✅ How To Effortlessly Use Cricut Software, Including Design Space and Cricut Explore Air✅ Tons of Step-By-Step Project Ideas For Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Cricut Users✅ The Secret To Making Affordable, Beautiful Home Christmas Decorations For The Holidays✅ Tips and Tricks For Monetizing Your Skills and Making Money With Cricut✅ And So Much More!Perfect for anybody passionate about home crafts,Cricut 2025 is your all-in-one guide to effortless arts & crafts. With so many different ideas to try, you can try out a range of different techniques and inspire the whole family to join in!Are you ready to bring your projects to life? Then scroll up and grab your copy now! Read more

Products, technologies, and workplaces change so quickly today that everyone is continually learning. Many of us are also teaching, even when it's not in our job descriptions. Whether it's giving a presentation, writing documentation, or creating a website or blog, we need and want to share our knowledge with other people. But if you've ever fallen asleep over a boring textbook, or fast-forwarded through a tedious e-learning exercise, you know that creating a great learning experience is harder than it seems. In Design For How People Learn, Second Edition, you'll discover how to use the key principles behind learning, memory, and attention to create materials that enable your audience to both gain and retain the knowledge and skills you're sharing. Updated to cover new insights and research into how we learn and remember, this new edition includes new techniques for using social media for learning as well as two brand new chapters on designing for habit and best practices for evaluating learning, such as how and when to use tests. Using accessible visual metaphors and concrete methods and examples, Design For How People Learn, Second Edition will teach you how to leverage the fundamental concepts of instructional design both to improve your own learning and to engage your audience. Read more

2023 EDITION IS OUT!Do you own a Cricut machine but have no idea what to do with it?Does the sight of all the tools and accessories that came along with your Cricut machine completely overwhelm you?Wouldn’t it be great to have access to everything you need so you can use your machine with confidence?Cricut crafting is exciting, but with so much jargon-filled information and not-so-helpful “how-to” guides out there, it is also confusing for Cricut Newbies.Heck, you’ve probably felt like you were drowning in an ocean of information every time you wanted to create your first project. And so, with no real answers, your Cricut machine ended up tucked away in the closet.But you haven’t forgotten about it. And you certainly haven’t given up on it. Well, your patience has paid off.Cricut for Newbies has your back!This all-in-one book is a treasure trove of Cricut knowledge with step-by-step instructions on how to use a Cricut machine—and more!In these pages, you’ll discover:Everything you need to know about the Cricut Joy, Explore Air 2, Explore 3, Maker, and Maker 3How to operate your Cricut Machine like a proHow to master Design SpaceGo-to cheat sheetsEasy, simple & fun step-by-step projectsWhere to source FREE creative resources for your projectsTips & tricks to make your Cricut crafting journey easy, fun, and oh-so satisfying!Even if you’ve never made crafts before, you’ll gain pro-level skills, confidence, and the guidance you need to create your very first projects.Here’s the thing: you don’t have to spend hours scouring the internet for answers. You don’t have to wonder how you’re ever going to make awesome and stare-worthy crafts.All you have to do is trust that gut feeling inside that you’ve got something solid here that will open the doors to the exciting world of Cricut crafting.But it’s your choice.You can continue the struggle to figure things out on your own, or you can act in your best interest and start mastering your Cricut machine today. Ready to make your Cricut crafting dreams come true?Click the “Add to Cart” button right now—you’ve waited for this moment long enough! Read more

LEARN HOW TO DESIGN ELEARNING THAT DELIVERS RESULTS (AND DOESN'T SUCK)!When you’re tasked with creating your very first eLearning course, it can be hard (and downright scary) trying to figure out where to begin. You likely have a million questions running through your head. How do you plan your project and set it up for success? How do you collect learning content from your subject matter experts? Why do you need an eLearning storyboard, and how do you write one? How do you develop a prototype of your eLearning course? And, what the heck is a prototype anyway? When and where should you include interactivity? When should you let your SMEs review your course? And what’s a “SME” again? And what do you do when they don’t give you feedback?Trying to get answers to all of these questions can quickly leave you saying to yourself, “I don’t think I’m cut out for this eLearning thing!” But, here’s some good news: you’re not alone! The truth is, most eLearning designers entered fell, stumbled, and dropped into the world of eLearning entirely by accident.This is where the second edition of The eLearning Designer’s Handbook can help! In this book, Tim Slade will show you that the eLearning development process doesn’t have to be as complicated as it might seem. If you’re new to eLearning, Tim will walk you through the complete eLearning design and development process, providing you practical tips and advice, based on his own experience working as an eLearning designer for over a decade.With the second edition of The eLearning Designer’s Handbook, you’ll discover how to...Plan your eLearning project by conducting a kickoff meeting with your stakeholders.Conduct a needs analysis and recommend a training solution.Draft an eLearning project plan and development timeline.Define the learning objectives and create a blended training solution.Collect and organize your learning content into a design document.Create a course outline and draft a storyboard of your eLearning course.Create a prototype and develop your course with an eLearning authoring tool.Incorporate interactivity into your eLearning course.Reduce cognitive load and increase learning retention.Deliver and measure the effectiveness of your eLearning course.Conduct a retrospective at the end of your project.So, what's new in the second edition?With the second edition of The eLearning Designer's Handbook, Tim Slade went back to the drawing board to rewrite and redesign every single page of the book. Not only does the second edition include a boatload of new content on instructional design best practices, but it also includes even more practical content geared towards new eLearning designers.With the second edition of The eLearning Designer's Handbook, you'll get...3X more contentFull-color printReal-world examplesMore tools and templates Read more

The essential guide to the popular, beginner-friendly graphic design platformCanva For Dummies is a beautiful full-color reference, covering everything you need to create dazzling visual materials in Canva Free and Pro versions. Discover all tools, templates, and features at the ready, plus utilize expert tips and tricks to improve your design and visual communication skills. Start with basic functionalities and graphic design principles, and then work your way up to more complex design tasks with ease. Canva For Dummies also covers Canva's new AI tool, Magic Studio, so you'll be up to speed on everything this cool app can do. Plus, the useful case studies and practical design projects inside are sure to ignite your creativity. Create effective social media posts, presentations, brand style guides, and everything in between, thanks to the helpful guidance in this book. Understand the Canva interface and get a primer on graphic designExplore advanced tools and techniques, including Canva's new AI tool, Magic StudioCreate engaging visuals for business, social media, and beyondUtilize Canva hacks and trends to make your graphics popThis handy guide is for everyone, answering all your questions whether you're new to the platform or a current user. Rock your next design project with Canva For Dummies! Read more

Learn how to draw digitally and get the most use out of your tablet with this book full of helpful tips, creative inspiration, and 12 step-by-step drawing and painting projects. In Drawing Digital, artist and teacher Lisa Bardot, the expert behind @Bardot Brush, introduces the art of digital drawing. Using your tablet and Procreate, or another favorite drawing app, you can leave behind your pencil and paper and make art anywhere and at any time. Lisa gets you started with a range of easy-to-follow projects, including:   A still life A snake plant Cacti in the desert Flowers A dog A school of fish Self-portraits Characters City scenes And more! Accompanying each project are complete step-by-step instructions and Lisa Bardot’s signature, vibrant artwork. Also in the book are:   Tips for finding creative inspiration Information on tools App basics How to draw and paint lines and shapes Instructions for layering, duplicating, exporting, and more A review that promises to help you draw anything The author works in Procreate; however, her instructions apply to any digital drawing app, so you can use whatever you have on hand. The projects, tips, and techniques offer the ideal starting point if you’re a beginner to digital drawing, but if you’re an expert, you’re sure to learn plenty from Lisa’s expert advice, as well. Lisa finds great joy in creating, and soon you will too, wherever and whenever you like to draw. Kick start your creativity and learn to draw on your tablet with Drawing Digital! Read more

Are you struggling to create professional-quality designs because you don't know where to start?Do you wish you could unlock all the features of Canva and start creating stunning visuals right away?If so, CANVA FOR BEGINNERS is exactly what you need.You don't need to be a professional designer or have years of experience to create stunning visuals. With Canva for Beginners, even if you’ve never touched design software before, you can quickly and easily produce eye-catching graphics professional. This book provides a step-by-step guide that makes it simple for anyone to master Canva’s tools, no matter your skill level.Here’s What You’ll Master With This Guide::How to effortlessly navigate Canva's user-friendly interface and find everything you need with ease.Master essential design techniques through simple, visual instructions that guide you every step of the way.How to unlock Canva's advanced features like video editing and web design, making you stand out from the crowd.Save time with a clear and concise index, allowing you to quickly find the answers to your design challenges.Create stunning designs across a variety of templates, including social media graphics, presentations, flyers, posters and more.Full-color screenshots and examples that ensure you understand every detail without getting lost in jargon.This guide is your all-in-one resource for creating:Professional business cards, invitations, CVs, and presentations that impress in any setting.Social media thumbnails, visual statistics, and document translations, ensuring your online presence is polished and effective.Animations, AI-generated images, audio, and video content that capture attention and engage your audience.Flyers, company cards, and much more, all with the help of extensive libraries of filters, shortcuts, typography lists, and examples.Think creating professional designs is out of your reach? With Canva for Beginners, you'll find it easier than you think. This guide is designed to eliminate the learning curve, offering you the quickest and easiest way to start creating right away.By choosing Canva for Beginners, you're not only securing a complete guide in Canva but also receiving an exclusive, completely free gift to elevate your skills to the next level and transform you into a design professional.Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your creative ideas into professional designs. Scroll to the top of the page and click the "BUY NOW" button to receive your exclusive gift and start your design journey today! Read more

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Become a Cricut Expert with my step-by-step book for all the popular tasks in Cricut Design Space! Can't remember how to do print then cut? Not sure how to remove a background from an uploaded image? Clueless about Snapmat and how it can help? The Cricut Coach Playbook can help, with over 100+ diagrams. Each of these "cheat sheets" show you exactly what to click and what to do for easy, fast results every time. By learning in small steps, you avoid the overwhelm that usually comes with trying to get control over something that is confusing and hard-to-remember. This collection of step-by-step diagrams gives you easy-to-follow directions for all the most popular tasks in Cricut Design Space! It tells you exactly what to do for each task. If you just want someone to tell you what to do, this is it. Read more

Are you someone who dabbles in graphic design and wonders if you could do more with it?Or maybe you are just getting started and ready to learn more than the basics? This book will cover the fundamental principles and ideas you should know in a concise and easy to digest way! From colors to layouts to fonts and so much more, you will get an introduction as well as illustrations for everything!A bonus workbook is included in the back!WHAT'S INCLUDED:- Graphic design common terms- Graphic design principles (CRAP)- Composition & Balance- Hierarchy & Visual Flow- Optical Center & White Space- Colors!- Fonts!- Software Options- Design Inspiration Resources- Bonus Getting Started Workbook- Bonus 2: Adobe Illustrator GuideCreated by a seasoned graphic designer, Kris Taft Miller is a former Disney Animation Designer with over 20 years of experience in the industry and over 17 years of owning her own graphic design company. Read more

This gorgeous, fully illustrated handbook tells the story of sketchnotes--why and how you can use them to capture your thinking visually, remember key information more clearly, and share what you've captured with others. Author Mike Rohde shows you how to incorporate sketchnoting techniques into your note-taking process--regardless of your artistic abilities--to help you better process the information that you are hearing and seeing through drawing, and to actually have fun taking notes.The Sketchnote Handbook explains and illustrates practical sketchnote techniques for taking visual notes at your own pace as well as in real time during meetings and events. Rohde also addresses most people's fear of drawing by showing, step-by-step, how to quickly draw people, faces, type, and simple objects for effective and fast sketchnoting. The book looks like a peek into the author's private sketchnote journal, but it functions like a beginner's guide to sketchnoting with easy-to-follow instructions for drawing out your notes that will leave you itching to attend a meeting just so you can draw about it. Read more

Unlock your creativity with easy digital illustration techniques.Learn how to create professional-looking art and illustration in Procreate, the industry-leading digital painting app for iPad. In this step-by-step guide you will learn how to create unique art, make seamless patterns, and master all the elements of the software: from layers to selections, how to use brushes, how to tile patterns and everything you need to know to take your art to new digital highs.Artist and illustrator Ruth Burrows takes a beginner-friendly, jargon-free approach to explaining how to get the most from Procreate, delivering not a heavy technical manual but rather, an inspirational workbook that encourages you to play, make mistakes and seek out your own way of using the app.The Basic Tools section introduces essential features and takes you on a quick tour of Procreate.You will learn by doing and if you're unsure of anything later on, you can dip back into this section to refresh your memory.The Projects section takes you a bit further on your 'learning by doing' journey. The first few projects explain techniques step-by-step. There are screenshots of the actual interface so you can see exactly how things work and where things are. The later projects are more art based and look in detail at how the author uses Procreate to make her highly commercial art.By the end of this book, you will be creating digital illustrations that will feel as natural and intuitive as drawing with pencil and paper. As well as mastering the art techniques, you will also find practical advice on how to monetize your artwork, from tips on licensing to how to have your art printed on products, and more. Read more

Contextual Design: Design for Life, Second Edition, describes the core techniques needed to deliberately produce a compelling user experience. Contextual design was first invented in 1988 to drive a deep understanding of the user into the design process. It has been used in a wide variety of industries and taught in universities all over the world. Until now, the basic CD approach has needed little revision, but with the wide adoption of handheld devices, especially smartphones, the way technology is integrated into people’s lives has fundamentally changed. Contextual Design V2.0 introduces both the classic CD techniques and the new techniques needed to "design for life", fulfilling core human motives while supporting activities. This completely updated and revised edition is written in a clear, informal style without excessive jargon, and is the must have book for any UX Design library. Users will find coverage of mobile devices and consumer and business products, all illustrated with new examples, case studies, and discussions on how to use CD with the agile development and other project requirements methods.Provides tactics on how to gather detailed data on how people live, work, and use productsHelps develop a coherent picture of a whole user population Presents tactics on how to use the seven "Cool Concepts" to support core human motives and generate new product concepts guided by user data, ideation techniques, and principles key to producing a compelling user experienceExplains how to structure the system and user interface to best support the user across place, time, and platform Read more

Master ChatGPT in just weeks, even if new technology has always intimidated you!Are you curious about how AI can transform your personal and professional life but unsure where to start? Do the complexities of technology terms make you feel left behind? Are you eager to avoid the pitfalls others have faced on their AI journey?You're not navigating this digital maze alone.Many newcomers to AI, like you, find themselves overwhelmed by jargon and looking for a straightforward guide. Your digital transformation begins here—with The Best ChatGPT Book for Beginners. Whether you're seeking to enhance your creativity, boost productivity at work, or satisfy your curiosity about AI, this book is tailored just for you.Here's a glimpse of the powerful insights waiting for you inside:Steps to craft effective ChatGPT prompts that yield precise results every time.A beginner-friendly breakdown of how ChatGPT and AI work without the technical lingo.Real-world applications to integrate ChatGPT into daily and business tasks effortlessly.How to generate breathtaking DALL-E visuals without any prior graphic design skills.Navigating AI ethics explained, ensuring responsible and unbiased use.Strategies to unlock passive income potential using AI tools.The secrets to avoiding common prompt crafting mistakes and maximizing output.An easy-to-follow guide for setting up and navigating ChatGPT’s user interface.How ChatGPT can enhance educational experiences for teachers and students alike.Practical case studies demonstrating ChatGPT success stories in various fields.Interactive exercises designed to reinforce your learning.Ensuring that your ChatGPT outputs are accurate and meet your needs....and much, much more!Fear not if you think that AI has to be complex or techie. This guide breaks down the barriers, showing that anyone, regardless of technical background, can harness the power of ChatGPT. Concerns over ethical use or feeling that AI doesn’t fit your needs end here. This comprehensive guide offers strategies to use AI responsibly and effectively, tailored to your unique goals.If you're ready to unlock AI's full potential while quickly gaining profound insights, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now! Read more

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This is a comprehensive history of computer graphics in Hollywood cinema. As the first such work of its kind, it is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of cinema, visual effects, or computer graphics, and the industries of which they are a part.The book begins with a look at the history behind the calculation of images, from weaving to screen imaging, and the faux computer graphics used in movies before real computer graphics were available or affordable. Next, the author examines the rise of computer graphics and computer-animated films, and the gradual introduction of computer-generated imagery into the cinema. The narrative moves chronologically through the development of computer-generated animation and its use both for cartoonlike imagery and for photorealistic imagery. The author discusses behind-the-scenes uses of computer graphics in the film industry, and how these uses have impacted the kinds of imagery made and the technologies by which they are made. The book also looks at how computer animation is combined with approaches such as procedural generation and simulation, and the ways in which computers automate imagery.Throughout the book, the histories of individuals, companies, films, and computer graphics techniques are explored in detail, as well as changes in the visual effects (VFX) industry itself over time. Calculated Imagery: A History of Computer Graphics in Hollywood Cinema is for anyone interested in how CG changed the VFX industry, film history, and filmmaking overall, and the people, companies, and techniques that made it happen. Read more

Explore the latest Figma features with this newly updated 2nd edition, including Variables and Conditional Prototyping. Learn cutting-edge design principles and create captivating interfaces with this full-color guide.Key FeaturesExplore Figma's latest features, including Variables and Conditional Prototyping, to create dynamic and responsive interfacesIntegrate AI capabilities and optimize your workflow with the latest Figma pluginsCreate engaging, interactive prototypes that captivate your users and stakeholdersPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionAre you a UI/UX designer eager to learn the art of creating compelling interfaces using Figma? Look no further! The highly anticipated new edition is here to transform your creative journey.Explore Figma's latest features and delve into the power of variables and conditional Prototyping. Get ready to transform your static designs into dynamic, interactive prototypes, offering users and stakeholders an immersive experience. Stay at the forefront of design innovation with insights into integrating AI capabilities and optimizing your workflow with the latest Figma plugins. With user-centric design at its core, this book guides you through mastering design thinking, enabling you to tackle complex design challenges with ease. One unique aspect of this edition is its focus on effective communication. Learn how to convey your design vision clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. In the rapidly changing world of UI/UX design, iteration is key. This book will teach you how to gather user feedback and iterate on your designs by creating interactive prototypes.Whether you're new to Figma or a seasoned pro, this comprehensive guide equips you with the skills to create captivating interfaces, fosters creativity and problem-solving, and makes you an indispensable, forward-thinking designer.What you will learnCreate high-quality designs that cater to your users' needs, providing an outstanding experienceMastering mobile-first design and responsive design conceptsIntegrate AI capabilities into your design workflow to boost productivity and explore design innovationCraft immersive prototypes with conditional prototyping and variablesCommunicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiencesDevelop creative solutions for complex design challengesGather and apply user feedback through interactive prototypesWho this book is forThis book is for aspiring UX/UI designers who want to get started with Figma as well as established designers who want to migrate to Figma from other design tools. This guide will provide you a walkthrough of the entire process of creating a full-fledged prototype for a responsive interface using all the tools and features that Figma has to offer. As a result, this book is suitable for both UX and UI designers, product and graphic designers, as well as anyone who wants to explore the complete design process from scratch.Table of ContentsExploring Figma and Transitioning from Other ToolsStructuring Moodboards, Personas, and User Flows within FigJamGetting to Know Your Design EnvironmentWireframing a Mobile-First Experience Using Vector ShapesDesigning Consistently Using Grids, Colors, and TypographyCreating a Responsive Mobile Interface Using Auto LayoutBuilding Components and Variants in a Collaborative WorkspaceUser Interface Design on Tablet, Desktop, and the WebPrototyping with Transitions, Smart Animate, and Interactive Components(N.B. Please use the Look Inside option to see further chapters) Read more

Master the complete Affinity Suite with one powerful guide.This all-in-one book covers Affinity Designer 2, Photo 2, and Publisher 2 on desktop—giving you everything you need to create professional designs, edit stunning photos, and publish polished layouts without subscriptions.Packed with tutorials, real-world projects, and layout tips, Affinity Suite Masterclass is the ultimate resource for beginners, creatives, and freelancers ready to level up with Affinity. Read more

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You’re one step away from creating crystal-clear computer-aided drafts in AutoCADEver started an AutoCAD project, only to give up when you couldn’t quite get the hang of it? Or do you have a project coming up that would really benefit from a few meticulously created drawings? Then you need the latest edition of AutoCAD For Dummies, the world’s bestselling retail book about the wildly popular program. With coverage of all the important updates to AutoCAD released since 2019, this book walks you through the very basics of pixels, vectors, lines, text, and more, before moving on to more advanced step-by-step tutorials on three-dimensional drawings and models. Already know the fundamentals? Then skip right to the part you need! From blocks to parametrics, it’s all right here at your fingertips. You’ll also find: In-depth explanations of how to create and store your drawings on the webStepwise instructions on creating your very first AutoCAD drawing, from product installation and project creation to the final touchesAn exploration of system variables you can tweak to get the best performance from AutoCADPerfect for the AutoCAD newbie just trying to find their way around the interface for the first time, AutoCAD For Dummies is also a must-read reference for the experienced user looking to get acquainted with the program’s latest features and essential drawing tips. Grab a copy today! Read more