Introduction to Newspaper Design three basic newspaper design principles

Dominance (emphasis) Every page, or center spread, must have a dominant element. Serves as a visual entry point for the reader.

Dominance (emphasis) Dominant element on page is usually a photo, although it can be an illustration or text. The content of the dominant element should be directly related to the main story’s headline.

Consistency (sameness) The newspaper is easily identifiable by a certain style and consistency (sameness)

Consistency (sameness) There is a repeated arrangement of  lines  colors  shapes  images  sections/columns  fonts  text sizes

Consistency (sameness) 0.6 picas between images and text Internal margins (known as gutters) are 1 pica (1p0) between columns External margins are consistent

gutter external margin

Contrast (difference) The use of opposites in size, shape, weight, color or tone.

We see this all online too!

1.Google Search: Newseum Front Pages 2.Select a front page. 3.Write down at least: a. two examples of dominance b. two examples of consistency c. two examples of contrast