Type of graphics

Question 1

Preliminary graphics

Answer 1

• Thumbnails
• Usually created on paper, the developed using software
• Normally drawn to scale
• Annotating where design elements and principles used and why

Question 2

Production graphics

Answer 2

• Shows how components are to be assembled
• Drawing standards used
• Often either orthographic, sectional, exploded, isometric etc.
• Time consuming to produce
• Usually includes dimensions if its and orthographic

Question 3

Promotional graphics

Answer 3

• Design elements and principles
• Banner, advertisement, poster or logo
• Usually created electronically on programs such as Serif Pageplus x9 or Adobe Illustrator