1. Helvetica
Do you use Helvetica all the time?
If so then stop. Even though it is one of the most famous
fonts, being a designer means trying new things and experimenting.
2. Straight Quotes and Wrong Quotes
Do you use straight quotes?
If so then stop. They were for type writers back in the day.
Not anymore, times have changed.
3. Quotations not Hung
SIMPLY DO NOT HANG YOUR QUOTATION MARKS
4. Double Returns
5. Two Spaces after Punctuation
Very bad. Very Ugly. Very Wrong.
One word: FAIL
6. Using Boxes Behind Text
Do not use colored boxes behind text.
Only because you can, doesn't mean you have to.
It is ugly!
7. Centered Layouts
Dull and boring.
8. Borders
Using borders with everything indicates a beginners insecurity with his/hers design.
DO NOT USE BORDERS WITH EVERYTHING!
9. Indents
Do not use 1 inch indents. This is what they used back in the day.
With typewriters. Use 1 em which is a space as wide as the point of the type.
10. Hyphens for Bullets
This is a typewriter habit and it unprofessional!!!
11. Embossing and Drop Shadow Type
Do you use the drop shadow feature and the emboss feature?
Stop...
This is one of the easiest ways to indicate a complete beginner.
12. Twelve Point Type
Try not to use the 12 point type for everything.
While it is the default size for most types
it is usually a bit too big. Try going a little smaller.
13. Underline
NEVER use the underline feature. It is a design law.
It is such a bad feature they did not even include it on this site.
14. ALL CAPS!!!
Do not use all caps, because it is harder to read, and seems as if
you are trying to scream at your audience.
15. Baad Grammmmar n' spallin'
Bad Grammar and Spelling, is possibly the most annoying thing
to witness in a design. Make sure to check your work all the time.
Source: http://justcreativedesign.com/2007/12/06/bad-graphic-design/
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