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*Fonts and colors should blend well together and should be consistent through out the writing. | *Fonts and colors should blend well together and should be consistent through out the writing. | ||
*Do not use to many colors and make sure the colors you choose go with the theme of the writing. | *Do not use to many colors and make sure the colors you choose go with the theme of the writing. | ||
:"There’s a distinction between typefaces that are expressive and stylish versus those that are useful and appropriate to many situations, and our job is to try to find the right balance for the occasion" <ref>Mayer </ref> | |||
The same applies with [[Photos|images]], make sure the images are of a similar quality and size. Make sure all of them are applicable to the writing and only add visual interest, not distract from the writing. | The same applies with [[Photos|images]], make sure the images are of a similar quality and size. Make sure all of them are applicable to the writing and only add visual interest, not distract from the writing. | ||
:"Notice the ways that the selection and placement of text and images, the typography and text size, the use of color, and other design elements help to set a mood and establish a rhythm for the magazine that affects how you react to and move through the content." <ref> Carroll</ref> | :"Notice the ways that the selection and placement of text and images, the typography and text size, the use of color, and other design elements help to set a mood and establish a rhythm for the magazine that affects how you react to and move through the content." <ref> Carroll</ref> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||