Multimedia and Web Design Introduction to Layouts in Graphic Design

1. Introduction to
LayoutsIn Graphic Design
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2. A drawing, sketch or plan of a piece, page or advertisement
showing all elements in position, a ‘ ’.
Layout
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3. Standard pre-formatted layouts that may contain a color
scheme, font scheme, pictures, and preset margins
Templates
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4. Non-printing lines used to help designer place objects
Guides

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. Considerations
Formatting

10. 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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11. Includes items and formats common to every page and is
used to maintain format consistency.
Master Page
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12. A mock up or example of how the final design should appear.
Prototype
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13. Types of
LayoutsIn Graphic Design
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14. 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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15. A designed heading for printed company stationary. A
consistent theme should be kept for all company printed
items.
Letterhead

16. One page document used to advertise an item or a one-time
event
Flyer
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17. 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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18. A publication distributed periodically to members of a group,
organization or company.
Newsletter
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19. A notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a
product, service or event.
Advertisement
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20. The arrangements of graphics and content in magazines.
Magazine

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