Design Principles of Printmaking

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Design Principles

Printmaking is an art or medium that has grown popularity within the last century. It has many forms with different complexities but all forms are based on the same principle, which is to transfer an image from a matrix to a transferring base.

There are many kinds of printmaking techniques. Among them are (1) monoprint, which occupies a space between painting and graphic arts; (2) embossing, where solid objects are laid on a damp paper and put through the press; (3) relief or block printing, which consists of carving and cutting areas of the printing matrix-wood; and others.

In the case of magazines, the task of picking fonts is not an easy process because the choices are too broad. Picking the appropriate font requires a combination of understanding and intuition, and it demands practice.

Here are some tips to guide you in choosing the right typeface:

1. Put your target audience in mind. Decide on how you want your audience to reach the text. If you are producing a magazine as a commissioned work, consider the font type that prefer. If you think it c...

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