Design do's and don't's

Do

Stick to two clear fonts as a maximum. They have to be appropriate to the style and genre of the digipak and advertisement.

Stick to three colours as a maximum and make sure the are appropriate to the style and genre of ancillary work. (digipak and advertisement)

Use clear photos that are in focus. Make sure they are the appropriate size of each panel and genrically appropriate.

Follow the rule of thirds.

Include the barcode, date, copyright information, title of the album, artist name, record company logo, website and artist website.

Dont

Don't use unnecessary effects. Any effects used must suit the genre of the digipak and advertisement.

Don't stretch images to fit the panel- this will cause a loss of marks.

Don't place text across the face of the artist.

Don't use fonts because I like them

Don't feel the need to have photos on every panel. Do research and follow the conventions of the genre closely. Overload of photos will lose marks.

Don't use a lot of