Layout Construction
Lecture outline
Composition and organizing content across a series of pages. Lecture slides will be made available on the day of the lecture (January 27).
Today's critique
Our approach
We will be discussing the content of the sketch.
Composing Without Grids
Composing without grids is not an excuse to do whatever you want.
Considerations include:
- Making a center of interest
- Directing the eye and rhythm
- Balance, unity and harmony
Center of Interest
A strong center of interest often involves use of contrast and balance to focus our attention.
Directing the Eye + Rhythm
Using position, emphasis, and the visual cues within your composition can help direct the eye through.
Photos as structure
Remember that the photos you choose can strongly suggest a structure.
Balance, Unity and Harmony
Ensuring that we perceive the composition as one piece.
To figma!
As part of today's tutorial we will be covering setting up grids in Figma.
Homework review
Before you leave today:
- Complete the in-class grids activity.
Things to work on this week:
- Submit your sketching exercise before 8am on Monday (January 26).
- Work on your project and bring your deliverables to class next week.
Next week: Composition and organizing content across a series of pages
Break time!
Please return for class in 10 minutes
