Friday, 7 January 2011

Planning: Overview of 'Do's and Don't' of design work.

Do
Use large font.
Use appropriate sizes for
Images
Font
Use clear photos that are in focus.
Use photos that are appropriate shape for the page.
Use layout that follows the rule thirds for composition.
Use appropriate type face that follows
Genre conventions
A house style
Be careful where you place the font. It must 
Follow genre conventions
Be clear from distance
Follow the conventions of the 3 colour rule and use colour that is appropriate for
Images
Font
Background
Think Carefully about how you use and integrate
Font 
Text & Language
Image
Use appropriate industry logos and conventions, properly positioned
Barcode
Date
Copyright 
Titles


Don't
Stretch images, this will make them out of focus.
Use layer styles.
Use unnecessary effects. Any effects used Must suit genre.
Place text across the artist's face.
Feel you need a separate photo on every pane. 

This list really helps you out when creating your ancillary products.

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