Each work connected to design of banners requires some preparation and good organization of the ideas. Here we are going to try to help you with this task.

1. Find Your Own Style
Before you start designing, you should be certain what do you like and what do not. Tastes differ, and what others like you just might find a poorly designed banner. Search on the Internet for other examples and examine them. When you have enough examples reviewed, you will recognize the elements of design that you want to convert into your own concept.

2. What is the use of the poster?

After the observing part of the work, you should start imagine your banner. To begin, certainly you have to know what is the purpose of each poster or banner. Is it a wedding banner or a birthday banner, does the banner advertise a business, or is it simple an idea that somebody want to share with others.. Depending on that fact you will use different methods to draw attention.

3.  Where the banner will be posted?

The place where the banner will be posted makes the major difference in the material, will it be an outdoor or an indoor banner! For example, for extreme weather conditions like strong wind you should think about ordering a printed mesh banner. To learn more about colors and materials click here .

4. What colors to use?

The combination of colors is also crucial. Poorly chosen colors can easily spoil a harmonious whole. To attract attention, surely it is better to use bright colors, but be careful not to overdo it. Do not forget the shading, can bring more professional style.

5. Image and font!

As the same as with the choice of the colors, you should  have attention while combining the proper image and the type of the font that will use for the special message.

6. Editing program

Without an editing program, you will not be able to design anything. There are a variety of programs, such as Gimp, ImageReady, Adobe Shop or other similar programs. This choice also depends on your preferences and availability to these programs, and of course you will have to know how to manage them to achieve the best results. On “best results” I mean a banner designed in the most similar way as it exists in you imagination.

7. Size and resolution

Once you have finished with the design of your banner, you have to save the file in JPEG format. For ideal print quality keep the size and print resolution at high levels.

About the Author: Garlak Theodorakis

My name is Garlak Theodorakis, I am graphic designer with almost 10 year experience in the field. Founded Tooft.com in january 2010 with idea to share my knowledge with the world.