7 Things to avoid in graphic design
Designers are not perfect, just like all people are. They do make mistakes and errors. No matter how good and experienced they are it can always happen. But being a designer, one must be aware of the things needed to be avoided.
Here are the things that Graphic Designers should avoid at all costs to create a successful design.
- Not understanding the instruction. A graphic designer should fully understand what the client wants or wants to achieve. The designer has to fully understand and comprehend once they brief with their clients for the said project. To do so, the designer should listen carefully to the client and must take down notes. If something is unclear, never hesitate to ask. Without doing these necessary steps and understanding the full goal of your client will only lead you to failure. So, without a doubt, it’s the most important thing for every graphic designer to perceive before the task.
2. Using wrong or too many fonts. Fonts are the most important key element when it comes to designing. Choosing the right font is the most important selection a designer can make. Fonts are like the attitude of a design, so how you use them will really vary on what you want to portray to the audience and how they will perceive the characteristic of your work. When choosing a font, don’t just pick anything there but be a professional. Some designers who simply type in fonts and don’t take them into great consideration will surely fail the project, so be wise in choosing your fonts.
Also, do not use too many fonts at once. By doing so, it’s like putting a whole album in one photo which confuses your audience. Give your audience time to identify your work first for them to be able to appreciate it. Be consistent on the fonts appropriate for the project.
3. Choosing wrong or too many colors. It is true that a colorful thing catches eyes quickly from the audience. Nevertheless, designers are quickly drawn to using colors in their design and as a result, they completely rely on colors. Keep in mind what colors to use on your designs to test how it would affect your work. It is most important to make something that is memorable while keeping it simple.
4. Relying on trends. We know that trends change from time to time. It is important to know and be aware of the new trends, but your design shouldn’t rely on it. Avoid and ignore all the latest design trends. Instead, create something that is timeless and unforgettable.
Not proofreading. Spelling or grammatical errors are one of the simple things to check but are the easiest thing to miss. This is a big “no, no” when creating a design. Do not rely on copy paste, whether it’s coming from you or your clients. Always proofread carefully all your work or you may ask others to read it first for you to be sure.
5. Using other ideas or copying others design. It really is enticing to copy ideas from others, especially for designers who are very busy and are on the top of their deadlines. But designers should put importance on this issue. A designer must know the difference between getting ideas from others and copying others work. It is unacceptable to copy from others work and it will only give you a bad reputation. Originality is key for all designers.
6. Designing for yourself instead of for the client. This is the most common mistake a graphic designer should avoid. Designers can’t be tempted to use designs that they like or designs that are new on the market. Samples of these are fonts. Most of the time designers can’t resist using these new fonts on their projects. You shouldn’t be doing this to your client. Always remember that what you are doing is for your client, not yours. Also, make sure that what you are going to use for that design is appropriate for the business of your client.
7. Trademarks. Never ever leave your trademarks to every project you are doing. Yes, it’s really awesome to spot something on the web that is yours and put your name on it which makes you the proudest of your work. However, you might have different clients and they absolutely might have a different line of business as well. So, the most important thing about doing graphic designs for each client is to have their own uniqueness from each other. With this type of ability and skills, you will not just win a lot of client’s hearts but their trust as well.
Avoiding these common design mistakes will eliminate failure. By using your skills and expertise, you will be able to finish your work in a reasonable amount of time with no problems nor headaches.
When it comes to designing for your business, it is very important to invest with great designers. With Timebound Media, we stay focused on our client’s needs and necessity by sticking to the main goal of the project.
