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Conclusion
View the development of strong graphic design skills as
a process rather than an event.
Search for perfection on a step-by-step basis and be
willing to learn from both your mistakes and from the
experience of others.
Each time you complete a project, take the time to
evaluate it critically. View each completed project no as
an end in itself, but as a stepping-stone towards better
projects in the future. Search for ways to improve your
performance the next time around. As you evaluate
each project, ask yourself questions like:
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How consistently did I handle the basic design
elements?
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Were my design solutions appropriate for each
situation?
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Could I have strengthened the formatting of this
publication?
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Did I overuse the tools of emphasis?
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Was the artwork effectively integrated?
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Did I overlook any last-minute improvements?
By viewing each project as a learning experience,
you’ll find your graphics skills increasing by leaps and
bounds.
In addition, search for inspiration in books and
magazines. Read and study how theirs have solved the
same design problems you’re struggling with.
Analyze the work of others ad try to identify what
separates effective publications from unsuccessful ones.
Keep a scrapbook and library of ideas that appeal to you.
In short, let the work of others excite and motivate you.
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