Screen vs. print document design

There are some of the major topics for a better understanding of the difference between the web document designs and print document designs which are the layout, colour and audiences (Miller, 2011).

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Miller (2011) explains the importance of layout in both the designs as the main target is to use elements of design such as shapes, lines and more, effectively. However the difference occurs when it comes to space where the print documents measure by inches and web documents by pixels. Moreover while the print design layout is definite of its ability of usage of space the screen layout should be designed in a way that it will look great on every size of monitors.

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For colours of both the web and printed documents designs, Miller (2011) expresses that it is essential recognize the colour models and spaces which are RGB, CMYK and HSV. In print designs, it is helpful to know the difference in colours on screen and on paper while web designs should consider colours from monitor to monitor.

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Lastly, in order to grab the audiences’ attention on the sales products such as newspapers or magazines, the print document design should be as catchy as possible with the limited space to entice the consumers with the limited space, for instance the cover of a magazine. Hence taking the advantage of physical approaches in texture and shape would help to create the successful effectiveness of design. On the other hand, it is significant for the site to keep the audience as long as possible using web designs. Some of the useful tools to attract the audience would be direct links to the site, visual images and animations, sounds, catchy titles and interactivity.

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Reference:

Miller, E 2011, ‘Designing For Printing vs. The Web’, About.com, viewed 29 August 2011, http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/printvsweb/a/print_vs_web.htm