Marketing Design Suggestions            

These tips are provided primarily for someone designing art for a concert or festival. If you want to promote an album or a service, some of these tips will not apply.

Always remember that while great art is important, your flyer or poster should function as an advertisement first and foremost.

Primary Information: (the following should be placed prominently)
  • Artist or Event name
  • Venue
  • Date of the show (include day of the week, i.e. "THURSDAY, 10/7")

    Other Important Information: ( important but in smaller type)
  • Venue address (always include the cross streets)
  • Venue phone number/ticket ordering info/website
  • Artist website
  • Age restrictions
  • Subway or travel info (very important but often left out)    
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