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Q.
What's the Difference Between a Dummy and a Comp?
Page
Layout FAQ
A dummy and a comp (short for comprehensive artwork or composite
design) are both mock-ups of work done by graphic designers.
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Generally comps are the preliminary layouts of several different
design options that you show to a client for them to choose from.
Some designers may show the client sketched thumbnails. Others
may present more complete comps, in full-size, with actual text
and images in place -- only missing some finetuning of images
and type.
A dummy may be for internal use, ideas for
layouts use placeholder text and graphics. Or, you may give
your printer a dummy of your design showing how it is to be
assembled. This would probably be a laser-printout of your document,
trimmed to the final dimensions and folded.
The terms comp, dummy, and mock-up may sometimes
be interchanged, but in general a comp is in the early stages
of the design process and a dummy is for internal use or for
showing the "mock-up of a finished piece" to your printer.
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