Designing Ads Remember The Reader
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Designing Ads: Keep the Reader in Mind
Summary
Guide your audience to take action with your offer.Keywords
advertising design, graphic design advertising---
Article
When crafting an ad for a newspaper, magazine, or direct mail, what's a crucial factor to consider? Readability. While striking graphics can capture attention, if your audience can't read the content, they won’t engage with your offer.
With today's advanced graphic design tools, it's easy to get caught up in creating a visual masterpiece. However, always prioritize clarity.
Key Advertising Design Questions:
1. Want Your Ad to Stand Out?
Review previous issues of the publication where your ad will appear. Standard ads ("pub-set") often look similar. Distinguish your ad with a unique, easily readable typeface that stands out from others.
2. Is the Advertisement Legible?
In pursuit of a trendy look, some modern magazines compromise on readability. Avoid common pitfalls like using white text on light backgrounds or colors that don't contrast well. Opt for large, light-colored headlines against dark backgrounds for better visibility.
3. Too Much Information in a Small Space?
A major challenge is cramming too much into limited space. Use this constraint to simplify your message. Remember, the goal is often to prompt an inquiry, not to tell the whole story.
Make sure critical details, especially in color text, are at least 10 to 11 points for accessibility. In black-and-white newspaper ads, you can use smaller sizes like 8 points. Magazines sometimes use 4-point black text on white backgrounds, but this can require a magnifying glass for many readers!
Conclusion
Neglecting these considerations can hinder your audience’s understanding. Effective advertising design complements the message, enhancing overall impact.---
© 2006 Jon Sinish
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