Graphics in Society

Question 1

Environmental Impact when Printing

Answer 1

-Environmentally friendly inks such as soy ink or wax ink
-Use recycled paper
-Use recyclable paper
-Reduce size of the documents to be printed
-Use less ink

Question 2

Environmental impact when making Packaging

Answer 2

-Use recycled/sustainable
materials
-Use materials that can be
recycled
-Environmentally friendly inks
-Use less ink

Question 3

Advantages of Remote Working

Answer 3

-Reduction of pollution due to less travel
-Work can be accessed by multiple people across the world
-Multiple people can work on something at the same time
-People can work on the same work at different times which helps with time zones
-More qualified people across the world can be hired and communicate through remote working

Question 4

Advantages of 3D printing

Answer 4

-Parts are strong
-Parts are light weight
-Low cost per print/prototype
-Materials can be low-cost
-High level of accuracy

Question 5

Additional features that can be added to an online publication
that cannot be added to a printed publication.

Answer 5

-Videos
-Animations
-Hyperlinks
-Sounds

Question 6

Why graphic icons can be used for mobile apps

Answer 6

-Universally understood.
-Not specific to a language.
-Familiar to users.
-Takes up less space.

Question 7

Benefits of DTP Software

Answer 7

-Layouts can be created on a grid using the snap-to-grid and guidelines functions for speed and accuracy
-Images can be edited and manipulated easily: colour, size, cropping and shape
-Visuals can be sent electronically (through E-mail) to the client for approval, saving time
-The client’s and editor’s modifications can be made quickly and easily
-Graphic designers can work from home, saving commute costs and reducing their carbon footprint.