Chapter 39: Layout Theory and Practice

Overview

Many InDesign users are not trained graphic designers ‚ they're administrators, hobbyists, entrepreneurs, or volunteers who have something to say. Armed with the best layout and typography tool in the world, they sometimes forget that they're not, in fact, armed with the training (and sometimes the talent) that producing clear, interesting publications requires. That's okay. A quick review of standard layout terminology and design rules helps any user get started in the right direction. Then, by dissecting other people's designs and messages, you can learn to plan and create publications that clarify and reinforce your message. Armed with this background in layout and design, you can step into the world of InDesign and have at it.