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Learn more about the design process, and how to best get started.

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Knowing the audience and message for your publication will help clarify the goal of a design.

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Collect resources to assist in the design process.

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Incorporating design principles will help when creating a publication.

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Contrast focuses on making page elements stand out from each other in some way.

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Proportion refers to using size to emphasize importance of page elements.

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Direction refers to leading readers through the page by using strategically placed page elements to lead their eye through the content.

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Proximity refers to keeping related items together on a page, to help make it easier for readers to process information.

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Repeating design elements throughout a publication helps keep things looking consistent and ties the publication together.

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Exercising restraint when designing is important, in order to avoid overwhelming readers.

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Paying attention to detail is crucial when designing a layout.

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Learn how to make images more attention-getting, and how to use them to enhance a publication.

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Color plays an important role in designing a layout, and can help set the tone for a publication.

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Check for additional layout details that might have been missed in the design process.

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Additional guidelines to help in the design process.

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Find resources for designing publications in this section, including font resources, color palette designers, books, and additional information that may help in the design process.

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Glossary of design terms used in Page Design and Layout Basics.

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Developer credits and references for Page Design and Layout Basics.

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Learn more about the design process, and how to best get started.

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Knowing the audience and message for your publication will help clarify the goal of a design.

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Collect resources to assist in the design process.

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Incorporating design principles will help when creating a publication.

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Contrast focuses on making page elements stand out from each other in some way.

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Proportion refers to using size to emphasize importance of page elements.

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Direction refers to leading readers through the page by using strategically placed page elements to lead their eye through the content.

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Proximity refers to keeping related items together on a page, to help make it easier for readers to process information.

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Repeating design elements throughout a publication helps keep things looking consistent and ties the publication together.

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Exercising restraint when designing is important, in order to avoid overwhelming readers.

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Paying attention to detail is crucial when designing a layout.

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Learn how to make images more attention-getting, and how to use them to enhance a publication.

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Color plays an important role in designing a layout, and can help set the tone for a publication.

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Check for additional layout details that might have been missed in the design process.

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Additional guidelines to help in the design process.

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Find resources for designing publications in this section, including font resources, color palette designers, books, and additional information that may help in the design process.

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Glossary of design terms used in Page Design and Layout Basics.

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Developer credits and references for Page Design and Layout Basics.

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