What are some common mistakes to avoid when designing graphics for social media?

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Using too many colors in the design will tire the viewer instead of attracting attention.

Ezgi Yeğinaltay · Accepted Answer

Using long text can be overwhelming for me

Dr. Alaska · Answer

A few things:

1. using inconsistent branding
2. overcrowding designs with text or elements
3. choosing low-resolution images
4. neglecting mobile optimization

Jake Harrison · Answer

Long context and figurss

Neha Khan · Answer

Using different fonts every time and not keeping color scheme

Salar Davari · Answer

@neha_khan78 A very important one indeed

Salar Davari · Answer

Copying your competitors' design is mistake that many commit.

hayato onodera · Answer

I don't think that designs with too much information are preferred.

David Deisadze · Answer

@salar__davari how come?

Vincent Ramsay Lemelin · Answer

Not looking at it as a whole with captions, #tags, and social platform UI. Doing so will give more perspective on what and what not to include in the design.

Salar Davari · Answer

@david_deisadze It could be a mistake of done blindly. It could be a smart move if done deliberately The thing is the majority of times is not deliberate.

What are some common mistakes to avoid when designing graphics for social media?

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