Preparation may include
- understanding the purpose of the output
- determining the techniques to be used for production
- designing for customer purpose
- receiving feedback about the design
- adjusting design
- preparing the design to scale.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How do you prepare images for display on the web? Screen?
- What constraints of these methods must be considered when preparing for output?
- What role does the design process play in the production of a printed image?
- What type of software is an appropriate choice for creating a vinyl sign? Why?
- What are the consequences of creating a file without consideration to what you want to create (the output)?
- How might a design for a lapel pin differ from a design for 8 ½ x 11-inch paper?