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Basics you should know. 1 2. How to work with a designer. Image File Types. CAN’T SCALE UP. jpeg- Not transparent png - Transparent. ai - Illustrator file eps- Generic Vector svg - Another Vector. CAN SCALE UP. Original Files Can only be opened in specific program.
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Basics you should know 12 How to work with a designer
Image File Types CAN’T SCALE UP jpeg- Not transparent png- Transparent ai- Illustrator file eps- Generic Vector svg- Another Vector CAN SCALE UP Original Files Can only be opened in specific program psd- Photoshop ai- Illustrtor Indd-InDesign Fla-Flash
If you DON’T have a vector logo, GET ONE This is the file to give to the designer
Fonts Times New Roman Garamond Georgia Cambria Helvetica Arial Verdana Calibri
Helvetica iPhone Font, Government Signs
Printers CMYK vs RGB Bleeds & Marks
Don’t Thank You!
DO flatuicolors.com
DO thenounproject.com flaticon.com
Creative Mediums https://www.airbnb.com/annual/
Working with a Designer Have a style guide https://www.dropbox.com/branding#dropbox-colors
Time • Clear deadline • Check in periodically • Ask how long the project will take • Variations take time • Options take time • Videos, websites, and multipage documents are very time consuming
Show examples of what you like Look to big companies not just non profits
Acknowledge designers have training and knowledge in this field
Acknowledge there are industry standards you might not be aware of
Remember that most graphic designers aren’t writers. It’s not their job to edit writing