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Saturday, January 14, 2012

Design tips from a copywriter


I’ll be the first person to tell you that I’m no designer. I have neither the training nor innate ability to create layouts that command attention, engage and deliver impact. So why would you take design tips from me? Well, because I’m not a designer. Let me explain.

As a copywriter, I bring a different perspective to design. It’s less about form and more about function. It may sound obvious that the design should support the message, but you’d be surprised how often design actually gets in the way. To avoid the most common mistakes, follow these tips.