Planning: Do's and Don'ts of design work.

Here is a list of things we should do and things we shouldn't do.

DO'S

• Make sure that we stick to two clear fonts. They should complement each other and they should be appropriate. 
• We should stick to three colours MAXIMUM. Make sure that the colours go well together and that they fit the genre.
• USE CLEAR PHOTOS THAT ARE IN FOCUS!! Also make sure that they are the appropriate size.
• Follow the rule of thirds for composition.
• Remember to include a barcode, date, copyright information, title of the album, artist name, record company logo, website and artist website.   

DON'TS

• Don't use unnecessary effects.
• Don't stretch images to fit the panel - you could lose marks. 
• DO NOT place text across the face of the artist. 
• Don't use fonts just because you like them.