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Simplicity and Clarity
A moving message needs to be understood instantly. Eliminate everything that is not essential.
Effective Design Guide
OUTDOOR
DESIGN
Your ad competes with the visual noise of the street. These rules turn a billboard into a sales-driving tool.
6
Principles
3s
Attention
Impressions
6 OUTDOOR DESIGN RULES
RULES THAT SELL
02
Size and Readability
Text must be readable from a distance using sans-serif fonts and high-contrast colors.
03
Concise message
A memorable phrase always beats a long paragraph. Keep the text to the core of the message.
04
High-Quality images
High resolution is mandatory. Pixelated images destroy your brand’s credibility at large scale.
05
Call to action
Include a clear CTA that tells people what action they should take after seeing the ad. For example «Visit us today»
06
Visible brand
The logo and visual identity must be instantly recognizable. Do not hide them in a corner.
OUTDOOR TYPOGRAPHY
4 TYPOGRAPHIC RULES
1
Prioritize legibility
Sans-serif fonts like Arial, Helvetica or Roboto. Simplicity over aesthetics.
2
Large size
Make it bigger than you think you need. It should always be readable from 30 meters away.
3
High contrast
Use high-contrast colors between the text and the background to make sure the words stand out.
4
Proper spacing
Uniform kerning and adequate tracking. Cramped letters are confusing from a distance.
THE POWER OF CONTRAST
CONTRAST GUIDES ATTENTION
It’s the most powerful tool in outdoor design. Using it well ensures that key elements are read instantly, at any speed and under any lighting condition.
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