The Rule of Thirds in Ad Design
A simple photography trick that makes your ads look more professional.
You don't need to be an artist to make good designs. You just need to know the Rule of Thirds.
Imagine a tic-tac-toe grid over your image (two vertical lines, two horizontal lines).
Don't Center Everything
Beginners usually put the subject right in the dead center. This can look boring.
Instead, try putting your subject (the person or product) on one of the vertical lines (the left third or the right third). This creates "balance" and leaves empty space for your text.
Text Placement
If your image is on the right, put your text on the left. This allows the eye to move naturally across the ad.
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