Introduction to

Layouts In Graphic Design

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A drawing, sketch or plan of a piece, page or advertisement showing all elements in position, a ‘ ’.

Layout

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Standard pre-formatted layouts that may contain a color scheme, font scheme, pictures, and preset margins

Templates

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Non-printing lines used to help designer place objects

Guides

Non-printing lines used to help designer place objects Margin guides – indicate the space between the edge of the page and the document contents

Guides

Non-printing lines used to help designer place objects Margin guides – indicate the space between the edge of the page and the document contents Column guides – control the flow of text within columns

Guides

Non-printing lines used to help designer place objects Margin guides – indicate the space between the edge of the page and the document contents Column guides – control the flow of text within columns Gutter - space between columns

Guides

Non-printing lines used to help designer place objects Margin guides – indicate the space between the edge of the page and the document contents Column guides – control the flow of text within columns Gutter - space between columns Ruler guides – used to precisely align objects

Guides

Considerations Formatting

The amount of space will vary from project to project, be sure to account for this as you plan your design.

Page Size

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Includes items and formats common to every page and is used to maintain format consistency.

Master Page

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A mock up or example of how the final design should appear.

Prototype

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Types of

Layouts In Graphic Design

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Used as way to be remembered for potential job opportunities, business cards contain contact information. A well designed business card is valuable.

Business Card

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A designed heading for printed company stationary. A consistent theme should be kept for all company printed items.

Letterhead

One page document used to advertise an item or a one-time event

Flyer

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Used to provide information about a business, service, or recurring event. May be front and back, or up to tri-folded.

Brochure

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A publication distributed periodically to members of a group, organization or company.

Newsletter

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A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service or event.

Advertisement

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The arrangements of graphics and content in magazines.

Magazine

Graphical Representation of data intended to present complex information quickly and clearly.

Infographics

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