Flyer Design Flyers Design 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the recommended minimum font size for body text on a printed flyer to ensure readability?
- 6pt
- 8pt (Correct answer)
- 14pt
- 18pt
Correct answer: 8pt
8pt is generally the minimum readable body text size for print, though 10–12pt is more comfortable.
Question 2: Which color model should you use when designing a flyer intended for professional printing?
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK (Correct answer)
- HEX
Correct answer: CMYK
CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the standard color model for print production.
Question 3: What does 'bleed' mean in the context of flyer printing?
- Ink that smears during printing
- Extra design area beyond the trim edge (Correct answer)
- A watermark visible through the paper
- Text that overflows the margins
Correct answer: Extra design area beyond the trim edge
Bleed is the extra artwork extending beyond the trim line so there are no white edges after cutting.
Question 4: Which layout principle helps guide a viewer's eye through a flyer in a logical order?
- Visual hierarchy (Correct answer)
- Kerning
- Pantone matching
- Rasterization
Correct answer: Visual hierarchy
Visual hierarchy uses size, color, and placement to direct the viewer's attention from most to least important elements.
Question 5: A client needs a flyer for a nightclub event. Which background approach is most appropriate?
- White background with black serif text
- Dark background with vibrant neon accents (Correct answer)
- Pastel watercolor with cursive script
- Plain grid layout with minimal color
Correct answer: Dark background with vibrant neon accents
Dark backgrounds with vibrant accents convey the energy and mood typical of nightlife event promotions.
Question 6: What is 'leading' in typography as applied to flyer design?
- The space between individual letters
- The space between lines of text (Correct answer)
- The thickness of a font stroke
- The margin around a text block
Correct answer: The space between lines of text
Leading (line-spacing) controls the vertical distance between lines of text, affecting readability and aesthetics.
Question 7: Which file format is best for submitting a flyer to a commercial printer to preserve vector graphics and fonts?
- JPEG
- PNG
- PDF (Correct answer)
- GIF
Correct answer: PDF
PDF preserves vector data, embedded fonts, and CMYK color, making it the standard for print-ready files.
Flyer Design Flyers Design 2
What is the recommended minimum font size for body text on a printed flyer to ensure readability?