Glencoe Desktop Publishing Design Tips Design Tips Keep

Glencoe Desktop Publishing Design Tips

Design Tips • Keep it simple– less is more. • For main headings, titles, headlines: Use bold or italics with a point of 18 or higher. • Use all caps in headlines only. Do not use all caps with script font. • Borders should not overpower. • Use only 2 different fonts on a page. Add variety with point size and special effects. • Contrast serif and sans serif fonts.

Design Tips • Use the drawing/ shape tools to create your own art. Experiment even if you don’t think you draw well. Freehand cartoons are interesting and draw attention. • Document drawings and design should reflect the mood/ theme of the document. • Use color to add interest to the document. • Choose colors that contrast.

Design Tips • Use no more than 4 different colors on a page. • Print on colored paper if there is not access to a color printer. • The color red draws immediate attention. Use it carefully. • Choose fill colors that allow the text to be read easily.

Design Tips • Choose colors that highlight theme of the document. • Rotate or flip pictures to position them as desired. (Create a border. ) • Faces, children, and animals are designs that grab attention. • Look through clip art, magazines, newspapers, etc. for design ideas. • Use the group feature to move several drawings as one unit.