Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Modular Design

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads Modular Grid Design

Traditional photo spaces become content modules

- more design options

- more coverage options

- more reader entry points

Content modules should stand alone and interact or relate to spread topic

Apply all known design principles and strategies when creating

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Academics

One dominant photoOne dominant photo

This module includes five pictures versus the one dominant

photo.

This module includes five pictures versus the one dominant

photo.

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Academics

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Modular Design for Chronological Coverage

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Modular Design for Chronological Coverage

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Modular Design: 3 Layers To Consider

[1] Base layerA framework of thin vertical and horizontal columns

[2] Modular layerA collection of a variety of modules that will hold content; invisible to the reader

[3] Content layerWhat the reader actually sees; words and photos in dynamic modular, mini-designs

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Modular Design:Using Column Guides

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Creating Photo and Content Modules

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Creating Photo and Content Modules

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Modular Design:Find your Inspiration

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Creating Photo and Content Modules:

Build your primary module

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Creating Photo and Content Modules

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Creating Photo and Content Modules:

Build your secondary modules

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Creating Photo and Content Modules:

Build your secondary modules

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Creating Photo and Content Modules:

Put it all together

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads

Modular Design for Blended Coverage

Student Life Sports Academics Organizations

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Modular Design to Enhance Coverage

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads Modular Design Sample

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads Modular Design Sample

Graphic Design ~ Modular Spreads Modular Design Sample