1. DESIGN ELEMENTS THE TOP DO’S & DON’T’S

2. DESIGNING YOUR MAGAZINE  Keep things simple and easy to follow  Use pictures and graphics wherever possible  Consider using just parts of a picture, or cutting out the image or overlaying it with type  Ensure that there is a suitable amount of white space around the headlines and other elements

3. DESIGNING YOUR MAGAZINE  Ensure that there is always a caption beneath images.  Ensure that the strength of your story is reflected in the design  Don’t cover the page with lots of different typefaces  Be creative in how you deal with the elements of a page