The Eight Principles of Effective Design

It is, of course, impossible to reduce effective design to a series of strict rules or equations such as “If you’re working with 12-point type, use 14 points of line spacing.” However, it is possible to identify eight principles that characterize attractive, reader-friendly design. Familiarity with the following principles won’t guarantee the success of your designs, but understanding them will definitely help you make better-informed decisions as you use Microsoft Publisher to multiply the effectiveness of your marketing messages.

You have to understand the elements of successful design before you can create successful designs!

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It is not necessary for you to memorize the information on the following ...

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