Give your research or essay a polished finish by laying it out like a professional magazine article. Incorporating images and a balanced layout will engage and excite your readers. This webpage is full of tips and resources to help you design a magazine article that will grab the attention of any reader.
If you're a new InDesign user, laying out a magazine article from scratch may seem overwhelming. This template opens up an InDesign file with the basic content of your article already laid out. Simply fill in the content boxes with your images and text!
Using the Template - these step-by-step instructions will show you how to use InDesign to create your magazine article.
with examples from The Scientific American
Balanced elements and contrasting colors create a powerful effect
Images
Find images for your title spread and for your article interior
More info on citing and reusing media ethically
Color Schemes
Tools to help you choose a color scheme
Fonts
Customize your magazine spread with unique fonts that match your article's tone and purpose
Ask at the front desk of the UL or make a design consultation.
Special thanks to go Tiffany Friedman, who created this assignment!
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