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Monday, June 25, 2007

Top 15 mistakes from entry-level designers

1. Not listening to the client
2. Not doing research
3. Asking the wrong questions, if any
4. Not following up constantly during a project with phone and e-mail
5. Using copyrighted material
6. Not meeting deadlines
7. Having disorganized files
8. Not keeping a log of time and client interaction
9. Not getting a DBA or sales tax license to run a business
10.Starting design with RGB formats with the intention of switching to CMYK later
11.Not understanding pre-press and printer expectations
12.Wrong document size, trim and bleed
13.Not using a grid
14.Not having a primary and secondary focal point
15.Creating work that doesn't communicate

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