Does everything need to be centred?

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Just made up some draft flyers for a conference thingy I'm organising (more later). I looked away from them and then looked back and I noticed that the text and the logo aren't quite centred. I can see why, the design kind of dictates this. But it is now beginning to worry me a bit. So, do things have to be centred? Is it best if they aren't centred? Please advise. I'm going to bed now (23:05) and I'd like all your thoughts in the morning...

posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 11:05 PM by RobMiles

# @ Wednesday, February 16, 2005 1:53 AM

follow the rule of 3rds, where the main points of attention are halfway from the centre of the page, at the 10,2,4,8 o clock positions. applies to photography as well.

shawn

# @ Wednesday, February 16, 2005 7:43 PM

Thanks folks. I got myself into a happy place where it is nearly centred and I can live with it. And the rule of thirds is a very good idea when taking pictures. In fact the Microsoft Image editor has them built in when you use the crop tool.

RobMiles

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