Print or online. It’s the obvious case of the 'Chicken and Egg' theory. Which comes first?
Some may argue that it is indisputable that print came about earlier than online design, but to design print, most of the planning and the work are usually done online. That is just my thought on it, might not be true.
My point is the principles of designing for print or online has many similarities, although most web designers may beg to differ. Both have to appeal to the target audience.
The Guttenberg Diagram (right) has been the chosen guide for many designers for their work.
There are certainly differences in designing for print and online. Each designer have to not only consider the appealing factors for their target audience, they will also have to master the nature of their artform. What do I mean by that? The artist will have to understand the properties and behavior of his canvas, only then he can translate his vision onto the canvas seamlessly. A good print designer will not be able to produce a good functional website with the principles of print design.
The main difference between print and online is the type of canvas the designers are working on. I found one website that gives a much detailed breakdown of the differences between the two media type. Click here to read more.
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