Design Tip #1
When designing anything, consistency is one of the most important rules. It can apply to something as simple as text, or as complex as the graphics. A simple example of consistency is the simple rule to use as few fonts as possible when designing, in as few sizes as possible, with as few colours as possible. If this rule is followed, the whole document/design has a consistent look to it. Compare it to a 25 font monster, and you can see how consistency instantly improves the look of an amaturish document. It is of course not limited to text. Consistency might mean having the same look across all the pages on a website, or including similar graphical elements as section boxes in a magazine. It could mean using a particular rule, and sticking to it throughout the design process as you design a graphic. Internal consistency is important to any document, graphic, or series of designs. Remember that.
