Desktop Publishing Creating a Brochure
Design Steps Open Presentation Software Click New Publication View Publications
Design Steps (Continued) Review the Design Area. Browse the publications. Select Brochure. Review Options
Brochure Options Choose a brochure style based on the following options: Page size requirements. Customer address. Include/Exclude The type of form needed. Order form Response form Sign-up form
Publication Designs Review the publication design choices. Choose a design style based on the following: The target audience: Educators Students Clients The purpose: Sales promotion Informational The theme: Professional Casual
Color Schemes Review the color schemes Choose a color scheme that is consistent with the: Audience Purpose Theme
Font Schemes Choose a font scheme. Make sure the font is consistent with the type of publication. Should the font be formal or fun? Create a brochure.
Panel Planning Main panel heading Secondary panel heading Introduce the topic. Reveal important information. Secondary panel heading Describe specific products or services. Entice your reader. Back panel heading Summarize your product.
Parts of a Tri-Fold Brochure Text Placeholders Text Placeholders Graphic Holder Caption Holder Graphic Holder Caption Holder Graphic Holder Text Placeholders Text Placeholder Panels Please Note: In the example above the default margins for the panels are approximately 1”. A more realistic margin is approximately ¼ inch as indicated by the dashed lines.