Poster Design Basic Poster Making 2

Question 1

Which color model is best suited for designing a poster that will be professionally printed?

Accepted Answer

CMYK

Answer

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is the standard color model used in professional print production.

Question 2

What is 'bleed' in poster printing?

Accepted Answer

Extra image area beyond the trim edge to prevent white borders

Answer

Bleed is artwork that extends beyond the final trim size to ensure no unprinted edges appear after cutting.

Question 3

What does DPI stand for and why does it matter for poster printing?

Accepted Answer

Dots Per Inch; determines print resolution and sharpness

Answer

DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures print resolution — higher DPI results in sharper, more detailed printed output.

Question 4

A poster uses a script font for the headline and a second script font for the body text. What design principle is violated?

Accepted Answer

Font pairing harmony

Answer

Mixing two decorative or script fonts creates visual chaos; best practice is to pair contrasting font styles like serif with sans-serif.

Question 5

Which element creates a clear entry point guiding the viewer's eye into a poster?

Accepted Answer

A focal point with strong visual weight

Answer

A dominant focal point draws the viewer in first and establishes a visual hierarchy for the rest of the composition.

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