CHAPTER 15- DESIGNING PAGES AND DOCUMENTS
Page design is how the document will look.
Page Design in Workplace Documents
make the document look easy to read so they will actually read.
How Page Design Transforms a Document
design cues help to chunk information.
Design Skills Needed in Today's Workplace
software has been developed to help with page layout (eg: microsoft publisher)
-desktop publishing: combine word processing, typesetting and graphics.
-electronic publishing: create documents in a digital format.
-style sheets and company style guides: keep the document consistent when working with a group
Creating a Usable Design
shape the page==> styling the words and letters==> adding emphasis and orientation
1) shaping the page: look feel and overall layout
a) using the right paper
b) use consistent page numbers, headers and footers- keep it cohesive
c) use a grid- plan where everything goes
d) use white space to create areas of emphasis
f) provide ample margins- small margins make a page look crowded
g) keep line length reasonable
h) keep line spacing consistent
i) tailor each paragraph to it's purpose
j) make lists for easy reading
2) using typography effectively
a) select appropriate type face- different cultures like different fonts
b) use easy to read fonts
c) use FULL CAPS SPARINGLY
3) using heading for access and orientation
a) layout headings by level- announce sections
b) decide how to phrase your headings
c) make headings visually consistent and grammatically parallel- find something stick with it
Audience Considerations in Page Design
know what your audience wants and needs to understand and glen what you want from your work.
Designing On-Screen Documents
1) web pages- need to be screen sized chunks
2) online help- specialty, needs consistency
3) PDF files- cannot be altered or changed by other users, keep their formating
4) CD's and other media- HTML is standard for creating web pages, identify early the types of media you want to use.
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