Do's And Don'ts Of Design Artwork

Do’s and Don’ts

Do:

1. Use a clear font. So make sure the font is not to curly
2. Use appropriate sizes for your images and fonts, so make sure they are not too big or too small
3. Use clear photos that are in focus
4. Use photos that are appreciate shape for the pages. So make sure the artists are in the right position for the camera
5. Use layout that follows the rule of thirds for composition
6. Use an appropriate type face that follows genre and a house style. So the album images and style has to match the genre of the artist
7. Be careful where you place your font. - Make sure it isn’t in a weird position or in a place where you cant see it
8. Follow the conventions of the 3 colour rule and use a colour  that is appropriate for example the image, font and background
9. Use appropriate industry logos and conventions, properly positioned for example barcode, date, copyright, titles and artist name

Don’t

1. Stretch images, this will make them look weird and out of focus - if you want it to be in proportion you can use ’Maintain aspect ratio’ on Photoshop
2. Use layer styles - Unless you know how to make it look right and fit onto the image
3. Use unnecessary effects. Any effects must suit genre
4. Place text across artists face
5. Use a font simply because ‘you like it’
6. Feel you need a separate photo on every panel