Typography and Layout: A Practical Guide

Get a great primer of typography and layout for the aspiring graphic designer.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Book Typography and Layout

• Novels
• The parts of a book
• Academic: Working with footnotes and endnotes
• Instructional
• Poetry
• Photo books
• Children’s books

2. Editorial Typography and Layout

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• What's on listing: Part 1
• What's on listing: Part 2

3. Promotional and Packaging Typography and Layout

• Brochures: Part 1
• Brochures: Part 2
• Full-page ad
• Product catalog

4. Cover Typography and Layout

• Book covers: Part 1
• Book covers: Part 2
• Magazine covers

5. Flyers and Posters

• Event flyer
• Movie poster: Part 1
• Movie poster: Part 2
• Music festival poster: Part 1
• Music festival poster: Part 2

6. Functional Typography and Layout

• Restaurant menu
• Timetables: Part 1
• Timetables: Part 2
• Forms
• Résumé and CV
• Calendars and planners

Conclusion

• Next steps