In Newspaper Design

Type is only one aspect of paper design. While newspapers depend on type to tell the story in words, other graphics are also used to bring the story to life. In addition to type, designers use:

Lines

Photographs/Artwork

White space White ‘space’ or blank areas are used to help avoid a jumbled look. Too much or too little??

Designers use type, lines, photographs/ artwork and white space which help to illustrate the publication in a variety of ways. The following can also be used:

Maps can present dull, dry facts in a much more exciting or appealing way than just listing them in a story.

Maps

Charts and graphs can also make a story much better to look at.

Graphs Bar Graph

Graphs

Charts

Table Charts

Logos

Information graphics, or ‘infographics’, as they are commonly called, are used to present information in a pleasing, easy-to-see way. Remember that research has shown that more people look at graphic illustrations and photographs than read the articles accompanying them!!! It makes sense to use these tools to present important facts.

Infographic combining three graphics - illustration, chart, text

Infographic including illustrations and text

Infographic used to illustrate story about coffee

Infographic used to illustrate story about Stonehenge

Graphics used in story about school clothing styles

Infographic used to illustrate story about dolphins

So remember Don’t be afraid to use some white space to keep the page clear! Use charts or graphs to make dull information interesting! Use pictures wherever possible – what did Beckham’s haircut look like? Use a logo to give your paper an individual feel.