RESEARCH: Do's And Dont's Of Design Work

Do: 

• Use clear font, in which is readable and visable.
• Use appropriate sizes for images and font.
• Use clear photos that are in focus.
• Use a layout that follows the rule of thirds for compostition.
• Use an appropriate type face that follows, Genre conventions and a housestyle.
• Be careful where you place the font. It must:  follow genre conventions and be clear from a distance.
• Follow the conventions of the 3 colour rule and use colour that is appropriate for, Images, font and Background.
• Use appropriate industry logos and conventions, properly positioned: Barcode, Date, Copyright, Titles, Artist Name.

Don't:

• Stretch image, this will make them out of focus.
• Don't screen grab images from the music video.
• Use layer styles.
• Use unnecessary effects. It must suit the genre.
• Place text across the artist's face
• Use a don't simply because you like it.
• Feel you need a separate photo on every panel.