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The Importance of Color and Fonts in Design for Print vs. Web

By Liz Pilcher

October 2, 2017 by OoliganPress Leave a Comment

The Importance of Color and Fonts in Design for Print vs. Web

One of the most important aspects of design is knowing if it will be presented digitally or in print. Knowing how a design will be presented affects several design elements, so it is crucial to be aware of your options. In today’s digital world, a lot of designs are created to be displayed on a screen. Those who like to create digital art and manipulate images for online use tend to be more familiar with things such as aspect ratios, RGB (Red, Green, Blue), and pixels. These are concepts that are useful in the computer world, but they have different counterparts in the printed world. When designing for printed projects, designers need to be familiar with bleeds, CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black), and trim size. While it is possible to create a design without deciding whether it will be used online or in print, it will save a lot of time and energy if this decision is made before beginning a design project.

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: cmyk, color, Design, fonts, print, rgb, sans-serif, serif, web

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