Start with design inspiration

• Behance.net is the go-to place for viewing print magazines in a digital space. You can also go online to your library to view their magazine collection. Overdrive is a good app to use.            
• All About the Inspo from Yearbook Discoveries
• 12 Inspiring Graphic Design Trends for 2022 from 99 designs
• Explore the World’s Leading Design Portfolios at dribbble.com

So many fonts, so little time

• 2023 Herff Jones Font Booklet PDF
• While this article is geared towards UI design, it highlights the big concepts of typography: contrast, consistency and hierarchy. Beginners’ Guide to Typography from CareerFoundry.com
• What is typography? Why is it important for graphic designers? from Design Hill.
• Tips for Using Character Styles in eDesign

Color, color, color and more color

Yeah, we know. School colors are important, especially if you’re creating a school spirit book. But some of y’all? You have school colors that are tough to work with . . . burgundy and gold, anyone? It may serve you well to identify the “now” colors in fashion and design. Pantone is the color company. Check out some of our favorite, current articles.

• Pantone Color of the Year 17-3938 Very Peri
• Past Pantone Colors of the Year
• From Pantone: Colors We Love, Colors That Endure

Identify the tools in your design tool box

• Font, including size, capitalization, alignment
• Color, palettes or pull color
• Alignment of Elements
• Photo Packaging
• Use of White Space
• PhotoShop Effects
• Storytelling Devices

Yearbook It!

Often, the design inspiration you find in magazines or on websites needs tweaking. Maybe even some overhaul. We like to say, “You’re gonna need to yearbook it!” Below are some resources that will keep you focused on the yearbook design must-haves.

• Where does the theme go?
• Cover and Spine – What must go there?