Comps

T
Posted By
Tommo
Oct 3, 2006
Views
223
Replies
4
Status
Closed
Does anyone know what the origin of the word "Comps" is? (meaning mock – ups). Maybe it is ‘comprehensive’ but why would they use that word?

Any ideas?
Thanks
Related Tags
computer

Must-have mockup pack for every graphic designer 🔥🔥🔥

Easy-to-use drag-n-drop Photoshop scene creator with more than 2800 items.

AC
Art Campbell
Oct 3, 2006
Because a comp is a comprehensive guide to a piece.

Art
C
chrisjbirchall
Oct 3, 2006
Composites?
C
chrisjbirchall
Oct 3, 2006
"A dummy and a comp (short for comprehensive artwork or composite design) are both mock-ups of work done by graphic designers."

from: <http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/pagelayout/f/dummy_comp.htm>
DG
damnsummerhas gone
Oct 3, 2006
On Tue, 3 Oct 2006 07:44:12 -0700, wrote:

Does anyone know what the origin of the word "Comps" is? (meaning mock – ups). Maybe it is ‘comprehensive’ but why would they use that word?
Any ideas?
Thanks

Composite sounds logical.

Master Retouching Hair

Learn how to rescue details, remove flyaways, add volume, and enhance the definition of hair in any photo. We break down every tool and technique in Photoshop to get picture-perfect hair, every time.

Related Discussion Topics

Nice and short text about related topics in discussion sections