The Basics of Graphic Design

‘AIDA’ – The most important acronym!

Your print work should aim to:

  • ATTRACT THE AUDIENCE
  • ENGAGE THEIR INTEREST
  • CREATE DESIRE
  • CALL TO ACTION

TYPOGRAPHY = FONT

There are basic typography rules that you will need to know and basic colour combinations too – red on green?  too many fonts not from the same family? serif or san serif?

IMAGE COMPOSITION & PAGE LAYOUT

  • Think about composition and how the eye moves around the page.
  • How does the image integrate with the design elements on the page?

Follow these basic rules and you won’t go too far wrong.

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