10 tips for the print designer who wants to go online
- The most popular screen resolution is 1024×768
- Most people use PC
- IE is the most popular browser
- Preferred color model for online is RGB not CMYK
- Preferred file formats for images are JPG, PNG and GIF not TIFF
- Rule of the thumb: images should just be 72 dpi rather than 300 dpi
- File size for images should not exceed 1 MB
- Fonts supported in HTML are: Arial, Helvetica, Times New Roman, Courier, Georgia, Verdana, Geneva
- HTML text cannot be kerned. Flash dynamic text cannot be kerned either
- Always always always test your layout in different monitors and browsers before going live
Shang :: May.07.2008 :: beginner, best practice, good-to-know :: No Comments »