Trends for 2015 Bold graphics—horizontal and angled Taken from the AIGD (American Institute of Graphic Design) Bold graphics—horizontal and angled Multiple entry points to spreads Interactivity—making the reader’s brain work Type as the graphic treatment Keeping it personal—everyone is his own publisher Keep things clean, non-confusing

Trend 1: Bold Graphics in Type and Use of Angles in Green Valley Book

Notice use of angles in this book.

Bold horizontal graphics are also a trend in the coming year.

McIntosh uses both horizontal and angled graphics.

Trend 2: Multiple Points of Entry into a Spread.

Multiple points of entry are great for chronological, weekly coverage.

Trend 3: Interactivity. Make the brain work and have fun at the same time.

Trend 4: Type becomes the art in the book.

Make the Book Personal.

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