Front page layoutPart DeuxApril 11, 2013

Front page layoutThe dummying phase:

- Take an inventory of your content: Story content and visuals- Prioritize materials based on newsworthiness and layout elements- Think about headlines: Do any stories need subheads, decks, etc.?

Front page layout

Front page design

Front page designContent:At least four stories, at least two photos.Top of page should include the name, date, location of your publication.

Font:Need variety in point sizes, font and strength of font.Different elements deserve different treatment.Too much variation is … too much.Use typefaces that are markedly different.Select fonts that easy to read and do not distract. (Exception: Feature story.)

Text:Be consistent across types: Headlines, bylines/staff title, credits, captions

and jumplines.Use guidelines to line up columns of text. Avoid adjusting leading if possible.Pay attention to justification.

Fonts used:

- Two used in headlines- Labels/cues typeface and bylines - Body copy- Caption and photo credit

Size:- Photo credit is smallest size used- Body copy, kicker/label headline, bylinesand jumplines appear to be same size- Headlines are different point sizes- Headers adjusted to fill columns

Front page design

Front page designVisuals:Consider: Visuals are where readers’ eyes go first. Balance.Dominant image should be at least twice the size of your second image or visual.Too much text? Use a pull quote. Make a headline bigger. Add mugshots. Or assemble a fact box or infographic.Make it easy for readers to connect the image and caption with content.