Do's and Don'ts of Design Work

• To use a clear font
• Use appropriate sizes for Images and Font
• Use clear photos that are in focus
• Use photos that are an approriate shape for the page
• Use a layout that follows the rule of thirds for composition
• Use an appropriate type face that follows Genre Conventions and A House Style
• To be aware of where I will place the font, it must follow Genre Conventions and to Be Clear From A Distance
• Follow the conventions of the 3 colour rule and use colour that is appropriate for Images, Font and Background
• Think carefully about how I will use and intergrate font, text, language and Image
• Use appropriate industry logos and conventions, properly positioned    Barcode Date Copyright Titles and Artist Name
• Make sure you present the artist's name and album name on the side of the digipak

Stretch images, this will make them out of focus

Use layer styles

Use unnecessary effects. Any effects used MUST suit the genre

Place text across the artist's face

Use a font simply because you 'like it'

Feel you need a seperate photo on every panel  BE CREATIVE

Forget to include improtant aspects of a digipak including: artist name, barcode, copyrights, website