The layout design of a yearbook is important to create a good first impression. Without careful design, the yearbook will look incomplete. Color coordination, quality photographs, overlapping photos, graphic design, movement, fonts, and examples from magazines and online resources can all be used to create an aesthetically pleasing layout that effectively communicates information to readers.

1. Layout Design Ruby Huh Yearbook

2. Why? First impressions are important and the most immediate way of creating an impression on the Yearbook is the aesthetics of the layout. Without stressing the layout design, the yearbook will look incomplete.

3. Color Coordination Important design property Subconscious element (eyes-> natural instinct) Different color schemes= Different moods Design colors should be matched up with the colors of photos

7. Quality of Photograph Can give focal point Can make the layout standout Dominant photos can be the background

11. Overlapping and Bleeding Photos Can create depth, even with flat elements Can create a more interesting perspective by over or under lapping Avoids boarders Emphasizes the photo by appearing right where the spread begins

14. Can be used to emphasize parts of a layout

15. Creates a more interesting and creative look

16. Beneficial for infographics

20. Movement The complete paths that the human eye takes when looking at the yearbook Clever movement leads the reader with the exact direction the designer intended

25. -ex: dafont.com

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