Logos and graphic design of various global companies always impress us at its first glance but we get amazed when we discover such logos do have a hidden meaning and that gives a silent message to their customers. In the famous logo of Amazon, we can see the use of the letter A and Z with an arrow below to mark them with a smile that tells everything is available in Amazon. If you research a bit you will find many such companies that have a wonderful hidden message that is intentionally designed. While designing a logo or any other product design companies make all the necessary research because the color, fonts, and design are something that humans are receptive since the era of symbols and not languages. It is a science of human psychology to attract and evoke certain emotions, therefore, companies tend to use the best one for their marketing strategies.

If you take a look at logos and other graphic design products of global companies, you will be impressed at first glance. They all create logos etc. designs with a purpose. There is a well thought of strategy going behind in creating those designs. However, not all the logo and product designs enjoy the fruit of such proficiency and often many start-up companies send their customers to their competitors just because they fail to observe what they are proposing to their clients and customers.

If you are a graphic designer looking for a serious career in the field of designing and marketing then here are few tips that will be helpful to avoid a few blunders that graphic designers often commit.

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Instructions - Something that is commonly seen among designers who commit blunders while designing is due to a lack of proper instructions. It is always best to go through the client's directives over and over again to get to understand the core and brainstorm to bring the best. In case of any confusion, it is better to talk to the client right away and clear the head before even brainstorming. Sometimes you need to make additional queries and even ask them to be open and go in detail which is completely okay.

Box Shaped Heart - Graphic designers often tend to fail because they in a course of time develop the emotional attachment with the ideas and creativity that lies within their creative box and stops seeking elsewhere. Although thinking out of the box might not always be the right choice but staying with the same old ideas and repeated designs also kills your productivity and fails your design.

Fonts for Design - Using catchy fonts in an eye-pleasing way is a graphic designer's never-dying desire but there is a limit. If you are using fonts that differ in the size and shapes yet repeats itself much time in the single layout then you are simply creating something that people don't even want to read even if they are requested to. Hence, keep it clean and then try to use fonts in the best possible way. Similarly, kerning is another way of beautifying your design and message but it also comes with rules of eye-pleasing. Misuse of kerning often led to misinterpretation and confusion.

Stock Images - It is so common to see graphic designers to use stock images for their project and it is to some extent a good choice especially for beginners who are low by the budget. However, using stock images in your design gives a cheap look and unprofessional. Furthermore, there are so many stock images that are all over the internet and so common that chances are it will be recognized at first glance.

Spelling Mistakes - It is funny to see printed materials that are well designed but at last failed due to spelling mistakes. And this can happen to you as well because being a graphic designer doesn't permit you to blunder your own design due to spelling mistakes. It is always advisable to recheck your design and spell check them before deciding for the final print.

Graphic designing is a fun job and often helps understand and bloom your creativity. However, there are times when things can go haywire and it is best to do avoid them using peace of your mind and giving your work-appropriate time as it requires.