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 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
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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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
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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