Poster Design Poster Design 4

Question 1

What is the standard minimum recommended resolution for a poster image that will be printed at large format (e.g., 24×36 inches)?

Accepted Answer

300 DPI

Answer

300 DPI is the industry standard for professional-quality print output at standard viewing distances.

Question 2

A designer uses thin lines and delicate serif fonts on a poster targeting a luxury fashion brand. Which design concept does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

Visual weight and brand alignment

Answer

Visual weight choices like delicate lines and refined serifs communicate elegance and align with a luxury brand's identity.

Question 3

Which poster layout technique guides the viewer's eye along an invisible diagonal from the top-left to the bottom-right?

Accepted Answer

Diagonal axis composition

Answer

A diagonal axis composition places key elements along a diagonal line to create dynamic visual flow and energy.

Question 4

When a poster reverses white text out of a dark background, the technique is called:

Accepted Answer

Reverse type

Answer

Reverse type (or reversed-out text) places light-colored type on a dark background, creating high contrast and drama.

Question 5

A charity poster uses a photograph of a child with a large empty sky above. What compositional technique is the designer using?

Accepted Answer

Negative space to create emotional impact and room for text

Answer

Negative space (the empty sky) provides breathing room, emphasizes the subject, and creates space for headline copy.

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