Graphic Design Guides
Take a look at this very brief graphic design workbook before you start your design project, such as a poster, infographic, book, pamphlet, etc.: SFU TLC Graphic Design Handbook 2016. The presentation PDF for the handbook can be found here: SFU_TLC_Graphic_Design_Presentation
Also, take a look at this presentation to learn a little about developing your visual literacy: EMP_GoingVisual_IconsToImage
And this one that quickly discusses typography, but a lot of it is already included in the Graphic Design Handbook: TypographyPresentation