@zbalosch: If your graphic design looks “off” but you can’t figure out why, one of these 5 common design mistakes might be the reason. Good design isn’t about adding more fonts, colors, effects, or elements. Most of the time, better design comes from making smarter choices with typography, spacing, hierarchy, color, and alignment. Here are 5 graphic design mistakes to avoid: 1. TOO MANY FONTS Using 3, 4, or 5 different fonts can quickly make a layout feel messy. Start with just 2 fonts: one for your headlines and one for your body text. 2. WEAK VISUAL HIERARCHY Your audience should immediately know what to look at first. Make your headline dominant, your subheading secondary, and your supporting copy smaller. 3. POOR SPACING Stop trying to fill every empty area. Whitespace gives your content room to breathe and makes important elements easier to notice. Even changing your spacing by 24 to 48 px can completely change how a layout feels. 4. TOO MANY COLORS More colors don’t mean better design. Try the 60 / 30 / 10 rule: 60% primary color, 30% secondary color, and 10% accent color. 5. IGNORING ALIGNMENT Small alignment problems can make an otherwise good design feel unfinished. Pick a grid and stick to it. Align your text, images, icons, buttons, and other elements consistently. The biggest lesson? Better design often comes from doing LESS. Use fewer fonts. Create stronger hierarchy. Add more whitespace. Simplify your color palette. Follow a consistent grid. Master these 5 graphic design fundamentals and your work will immediately start feeling cleaner, more intentional, and easier to understand. Save this for your next project and follow @zbalosch for more graphic design tips, typography ideas, color inspiration, and practical design breakdowns. #graphicdesign #designtips #graphicdesignerlife #designmistakes #typography

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