Overview of 'Do's and Dont' of design work

DO	DONT
·         Use a clear font	·         Stretch images, this will make them out of focus
·         Use appropriate sizes for: 1.       Images 2.       Font	·         Use layer styles
·         Use clear photos that are in focus	·         Use unnecessary effects. Any effects used must suit the genre
·         Use photos that are an appropriate shape for the page	·         Place text across artists face
·         Use a layer that follows the rule of thirds for composition	·         Use a font simply because you ‘like it’
·         Use an appropriate type face that follows: 1.       Genre conventions 2.       A house style	·         Feel you need a separate photo on every panel- be creative
·         Be clear on where to place the font , it must: 1.       Follow genre conventions 2.       Be clear from a distance
·         Follow the conventions of the 3 colour rule and use colour that is appropriate for: 1.       Images 2.       Font 3.       Background
·         think carefully about how you use and integrate: 1.       Font 2.       Text and language 3.       Image remember that placement of text next to an image will anchor specific meaning
·         use appropriate industry logos and conventions, properly positioned: 1.       Barcodes 2.       Date 3.       Copyright 4.       Titles 5.       Artist name