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I began by experimenting with the use of different grids, as shown below:
I began by experimenting with the use of different grids, as shown below:
I chose to work with the following layout. I have learnt layout can work well with thirds, which is why I have 6 columns within the margin. I used 7 rows as I felt it would stick to the scale of the rest of the page.
My choice of imagery came from one image, which I cropped and used different illustrations of the four types of badger:
I intended to be formal with my spread, and to aim it at a middle age demographic. This is why I have chosen a relatively basic and easy to understand layout, with type to match.
I was also influenced by old illustrative textbooks, and wanted to create a design which matched the illustrations I decided to work with.
Usage of InDesign to Aid Aesthetic
As previously mentioned, I used the 'create guides' tool in order to create different grids:
I also used the 'paragraph' box to fit my body text appropriately within the grid:
I also learnt how to split body text into paragraphs that run into each other, this helped hugely with layout:
Design Variations
Below are my design variations, in the form of an Issuu Document. The final design is the one that I chose to use:
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