Background

This was an academic project for GIT 303: Digital Publishing. The purpose of the assignment was to develop both design thinking and technical skills, with a focus on hierarchy, readability, and designing for print.

Problem

The project required designing a booklet that balances readability with visual creativity through typesetting and layout.

Process

• Sketched multiple layout variations, accounting for print requirements including margins, bleed, and gutters.

• Selected one layout to develop using a grid structure, focusing on typographic hierarchy and visual composition.

• Spacing, bolded words, font size, and color were used intentionally to guide the reader’s eyes.

• Refined the design based on peer feedback to improve readability.

Results

The final booklet presents the essay in a readable, print-ready format focused on typography and visual hierarchy.