A ruler is a very important tool for the Graphic Designer. All projects have specifications, size being one of them. Ruler measurements are always used 2 examples are: to define the area and to create complex set ups for printing.
Graphic Design also uses different forms of measurements, so being able to do accurate math to convert into normal inches, centermeters, meters, feet and yards is essential for accurate results.
Many tools are at the disposal of graphic designers today. The computer, with the right applications, is the most versatile of all. Graphic designers also use rulers, paint, paper, pencils, pens,...
Before computers, text was set by hand, layouts were cut and pasted by hand, and every visual effect was done in the physical realm. Nowadays, computers have helped remove a lot of the tedium of...