Graphic Design Mock Interview
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What is the recommended DPI for printing files?
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Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
The interviewer is trying to gain an understanding of your technical understanding of the ideal file size when designing for print.
Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
The proper file size for print is 300 DPI. If you are printing a very large graphic, you would likely go up to 600 or 1200 DPI depending on the deliverable.
Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
You goal is to show the interviewer that you have a full understanding of the importance of different resolutions in print design.
Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
The standard DPI for printing graphic files is 300 DPI. If you go below 300 DPI, you will likely start to experience image pixelation. You may need to increase the resolution for large format printing to 600 DPI or 1200 DPI depending on the end deliverable and how it is being used.
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