Planning Ancillary - Do's and Dont's of Design Work

Digipak Covers/ Magazine Adverts 

Dos 

1. To use a clear font
2. To use an appropriate, clear size for images and fonts 
3. To use appropriate photos 
4. To use/consider the rule of thirds for the layout
5. To use an appropriate font that follows the genre convents and the chosen house style
6. To carefully choose where images are placed as it must follow the genre conventions and be clear to look at from a distance
7. To follow the convention of the 3 colour rule and make sure the colours are suitable for the images, fonts and background 
8. To think carefully about how we use the fons, text and language and image
9. To use appropriate suitable industry logos and conventions including a barcode, date, copyright, titles and artist name

Don't's

1. Do not stretch images, it will become pixelated
2. Do not use layer styles
3. Do not use unnecessary effects
4. Do not place texts across the artist's face
5. Do not use a font because you like it
6. Do not think you have to have a different image for every panel