Top 7 Graphic Design Mistakes You Don't Know You Are Making

When you are designing something, there are always some little things that can be done to improve the quality of the design. Graphic designers work hard to make sure everything is perfect in their designs, but sometimes they miss small mistakes which may not seem like a big deal. You might think that your design is flawless or ready for print, but when you actually send it out into the world, you find out that people don't see it quite like you do. Here is a list of 10 common graphic design mistakes that many people overlook.

 

1.Poorly chosen images (clip art anyone?)

There are millions of clipart images available on the web and most likely they all seem pretty similar at first glance. But once you get more familiar with them, you'll notice that some clipart images are just completely inappropriate for your design. Top Graphic Design Company Dallas Tx can spend hours looking for the perfect image to illustrate their message, but sometimes they fail to look closer and realize it's just not right. You don't need to use fancy or realistic images if it does not fit with the rest of the design; however, choosing unprofessional clipart can be worse than none at all!

 

2.Choosing your font based on how it looks

Wrong Font choice is one of the most common errors in Graphic Design, yet so many Graphic Designers still make this mistake every day. It amazes me how often I see Graphic Designers choose a font because they like it rather like choosing an outfit because they like it. Graphic Designers shouldn't choose fonts because they like them, Graphic Designers should choose fonts that complement the design and work well with each other. The Graphic Designer's responsibility is to not only make the chosen typefaces look good together but also ensure maximum impact and message delivery.

 

3.Using too much text

Using lots of useless text in your design might do more harm than good. You can use as many words as you want, but make sure they contribute to your design and tell a story; don't just over-clutter your design for the sake of it. Also, people don't read as much as you think they do especially when scanning through print media such as flyers or business cards, so using large chunks of text is not always best. Graphic Designers need to be aware of how much text is used, where it's placed and what font size to use for maximum impact. Also, if you have too much text within an image or illustration consider using a different illustration because the viewer may get confused about which part they should read first.

 

4.Graphic Designing with poor quality images

Designing with low-resolution images that are pixelated or blurry will just ruin your design! Graphic Designers need to check their sources before using them in their designs. Sometimes you really have to search hard for good quality images, but it'll all be worth while when you finally find them.

 

5.Using fonts that don't fit together

Using 2 or 3 different fonts is fine, but it's a bad idea to use more than that. Graphic Designers need to spend time getting familiar with the typefaces they have and find out which ones work well together. If a Graphic Designer just randomly throws a bunch of typefaces into their design it will not look good! Graphic Designers must make sure the font chosen for each word is suitable and also make sure all the wording on the page goes together nicely as if it was written by one person rather than several people.

 

6.Using too many images

This may seem like an ironic mistake to point out because this is something Graphic Designers do ALL THE TIME! Graphic designers are often told "The more images you include on your flyer/business card the better!" which is not always the case. Graphic Designers need to know when enough is enough, or when less can be more. Graphic Designers must think about how the images look together and also make sure they compliment the rest of the design. If you have a large amount of images in your design, ensure they are all good quality and don't just add them in for the sake of it!

 

7.Graphic Designing with no plan

A Graphic Designer's work will reflect how much planning he/she has done prior to starting their project. Best Graphic Design Services California need to get themselves organized before creating any graphic so that time or money isn't wasted on too many or not enough ideas - Graphic Designers should know what they want from the start. Graphic Designers must do their research and know what kind of Graphic they are designing, who it's for and how much time is alloted to complete the project. Graphic Designers need to know what to include in the Graphic so they don't waste time adding elements that aren't necessary or leave out things that will be crucial to the Graphic's success.

 

Conclusion

The top graphic design mistakes that you might be making without even knowing it are as follows: 1.not understanding what customers need, 2.taking on too much work at once, 3.overlooking logo development or 4.failing to follow a cohesive brand strategy.  These four errors alone would likely put any company in jeopardy of losing potential clients and revenue so it is important to avoid them if possible!  If you want help avoiding these pitfalls we can provide assistance with branding strategies and more - Contact Us for More Info!