To Try in Class
CPD: Dual Coding (by Oliver Caviglioli), topic 1.2.2
Design Guide
Now that you know the four principles of design, here are a few things to apply (or not!) in class.
Do
- Use a grid to structure your creations.
- Align everything to the grid.
- Think about the essentials and drop the merely decorative.
- Study newspapers and magazines for layout ideas.
Don't
- Confuse your class documents with artistic self-expression.
- Use too many colours in your colour-coded system.
- Think larger fonts are easier to read. Actually, line spacing is key.
- Assume entertainment rules. It is better to stick to clarity and simplicity.
Try
- Sketch out a pencil thumbnail to establish the layout.
- Copy what you find in newspapers and magazines.
- Add hand-drawn images or letters to add variety.
- Leave most of the white space at the top of the page.
Test yourself on To Try in Class
Where should most of the white space of a document be?
What should you do when designing documents?
What is MORE important for making things easier to read?