Top 10 Graphics Tips for Designing CDs
by Christopher Knab

1.Reducing is good, enlarging is bad
(縮小比放大好)

2.Placement is everything. balance and use of space is critical
(配置是最重要的，平衡 與空間運用是關鍵)

3.Choose fonts with your image in mind
(選擇在你心中所想像的字型)

4.Don't use more than 6 fonts total in any given design
(不論在任何設計中 ，不要使用超 過六種以上字型)

5.Use easy to read fonts that distinguish clearly your name from any product title
( 使用容易閱讀的字型，將你的名字與其他產品標題做清楚的區隔)

6.Choose colors carefully, make sure lettering on colors is easily readable
(小心選用 顏色，確定文字的顏色是易於閱讀的)

7.Work creatively within your budget, and keep things simple
(在掌控預算下實現創意， 並讓事情簡化)

8.Put a barcode on the back cover all recordings intended for retail sales
(在後面加 上條碼，確保將來可以零售)

9.Use a graphic artist with CD/Tape design experience.
(使用有創作CD/卡夾圖形經驗的藝 術家)

10.Put artist/band name on the top 1/3rd of any CDs or records
(將歌手/樂團 的名字放在CD或唱片上方三分之一處)

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