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5 Key Points For Creating Good Web Design Graphics

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5 Key Points For Creating Good Web Design Graphics

Graphic Design is a method of expressing ideas and concepts by drawing pictures and images. Graphic design artists are specialists who apply different styles, designs, software and color schemes to make things look appealing and enticing to potential buyers or customers. A graphic designer should be creative in his outlook and should be able to visualize the end product. For instance, if a business is about to launch a new product then it is imperative that the graphic designer has an eye for what people will like or will not like about the product before launching it.

The images that make up the company's website are very important. The images represent the company and portray the image of the company as a brand. In order to make a good graphic, there are certain things that need to be kept in mind. First of all, the image should be properly aligned.

It is recommended that the size of the graphic image, i.e., the size of the newspaper or magazine page should be proportional to the size of the printouts. Thus, for instance, if one is printing a copy of a flyer, then the flyer should have the same size as the printout. The size of the graphic image should be decided keeping in mind the overall design of the website. Thus, if you are designing a website for a small business and you intend to use a photograph to represent the company, then you can have the photo enlarged so that it looks as large as the actual printout.

Size of the image: The size of the graphic image should be such that it does not make the page look cramped. Also, it should not take so much of a space that the content on the web page itself is reduced or cut down. The graphic design artist needs to understand the size of the display screen and the dimensions of the monitor. The internet speed also plays an important role in deciding the size of the graphic image file.

File type: The image format of the graphic image is such that it easily makes it possible for the user of the computer to open the graphic image in several different styles of software. This means that different software can be used to create the graphic image. For example, Paint, Photoshop, Illustrator and many more popular software packages are available to designers to design their graphics. These software packages can be downloaded free of cost or one can be required to pay a nominal amount as royalty fee.

Effect of the image: The effect of the graphic image is highly dependent on the purpose and the message it is supposed to communicate. A business owner may want his logo designed in a way that the text does not disappear when the image is viewed on a computer monitor. The designer of the website may want to make the images simple so that everyone can understand the message and have an easy time understanding the graphic image.

Copy: The copy of the image should be carefully designed. The web designer should understand what the image is supposed to convey. The image should not just be copied word for word from another source. Rather, the designer should understand exactly which portions of the original document need to be modified. While there are no restrictions on the changes one can make, the designer should ensure that the effect is similar to that of the source document.

Originality: Another important thing to consider when designing a graphic image is uniqueness. Web designers are well aware that people do not like duplicates of the things they like. The graphic image should be designed so that it is unique from other images. It can be created by combining several images that are taken from other resources. This will not only save the web designer the trouble of researching about and finding several sources of the graphic image but will also give him an opportunity to come up with something really original. The secret is to use color, shape and texture in such a way that the graphic image stands out and is easily understood.

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