Benefits of DTP in Society

• files can be sent electronically using email to the editor or client for approval
• Communication between the graphic designer, client and print company is easily done through email
• Websites can be viewed globally, developed in one country and posted in another
• Can be made available in a variety of different languages
• The quantities of paper and inks can be controlled digitally to minimise waste
• Modern printing technology can use paper that is 100% recycled without loss of quality
• Electronic newspaper and news feeds/websites further reduce the use of paper
• Text and graphics can be imported electronically from remote locations around the world
• Using DTP allows companies to improve page layout and create an effective design by balancing the contrast, space and colours to grab the attention of consumers
• An enhanced appearance with an attractive page layout will encourage consumers to buy a product increasing sales revenue
• DTP can allow a document to e customised to target a particular consumer
• Templates with common features can be produced to reduce the time and cost required to produce page layout
• layouts can be constructed accurately using;

  • grid
  • guidelines
  • snap
  • align
  • scale
  • rotate
  • crop
• Modifications can be made quickly and easily using DTP editing tools
• Images can be edited and manipulated easily;

  • colour
  • size
  • cropping
  • shaping