Image Resolution 4/3

- What is the difference between 300ppi and 72ppi?

The difference between 300ppi and 72ppi is found in the amount of pixel information (or dots) for every square inch of the image you are viewing. The more dots/pixels the image contains, the sharper the image will print. When designing graphics for commercial printing purposes, the images should be 300 dpi.

- Why is that important for the graphic designer doing print projects?

It's important for graphic designers to understand the difference to be able to properly proportion images and be able to produce a high-resolution image for printed advertisement. It's also important so the design looks neat, clean and straightforward with no blur or "fuzz" due to stretched out pixels. 

- Why is that important for the web designer doing websites?

It's important to choose the correct the high resolution to portray the website clearly, and when presenting information on this website. Web designers rely on images to directly promote services and products through their fonts, logos, and images. This is why it's important such as it is printing advertisements as well.