You have a great computer. And you have a lot of fun making great graphic designs. And it looks like a great way to get paid to make art. Win-win, right?
Well, the answer to that question is….it
depends.
Your success as a graphic designer depends on how well you learn the rules
of design.
But it doesn’t stop there. You also
must know the rules for the media you are creating your designs for:
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When designing for print, you must also learn
the basic rules of prepress.
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When designing for the internet, the design
rules are the same, but the basic rules are far different.
Tip: Avoid using files
designed for the internet for print projects, unless you enjoy disastrous results.
Many graphic designers know very little
about the nuts and bolts of printing.
about the nuts and bolts of printing.
Your success depends on how well you embrace and incorporate the basic rules of prepress into your design.
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What software did you use to create your design?
· What color palette did you use?
· What color palette did you use?
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What’s the resolution of your images or logos?
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Does your printer require source files or PDF
files?
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If your printer requires a PDF file, how did you
create it?
The good news is once you learn the basic rules of printing, you’ll have a good base of knowledge that will be helpful for designing business cards, flyers, brochures, magazines, ads, catalogs, and so much more.
Stay tuned to learn the basics.
