<ul><li><div>Avoid using background images (stick to white or transparent)<br></div></li><li><div>Use simple fonts (sans serif works best for graphics)<br></div></li><li><div>Stick to a color scheme unless necessary (for more complex data)<br></div></li><li><div>Space components apart equally<br></div></li><li><div><div>Avoid 3D shapes unless necessary. This is because, done improperly, 3D components can easily skew data and distort perception and interpretation. For example, a 3D bar may be significantly greater in volume than a 2D bar in area.<br></div></div></li></ul>