Layout 15 - Two Tool Layout
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General Document Setup
11in. x 8.5in. Portrait Format
2 pages, with “facing pages” checked
Start # = 2
Columns 1, column gutter 0.25in.
Margins = 0.5 in. all sides
Bleed = 0.125in.
This is a very important step if you want ANY full bleed images!
Note that you’ll also have to drag out any images that you want full bleed out to the bleed mark
Step 1: Image Placement on Left Page
Select the pen tool (P) (our trusty tool number 1) to create a rectangle frame on the left page.
Make sure you close the shape by ending up where you started, you’ll see a tiny circle beside the cursor when you do this properly.
Drag an image into the frame and fit it proportionally.
Right click > Fitting > Fit Frame Proportionally
Adjust the size as needed.
Step 2: Text Elements on Left Page
Use the text tool (T) (our trusty tool #2) to create a large text box.
Type a phrase like "Take the leap of faith" and style it with the desired font (e.g., Futra Demi is what I use here).
Adjust the text box size, spacing, and opacity for a visually appealing layout.
I use 48 size font and have changed the spacing between the lines so it is visually coherent.
Step 3: Additional Text on Left Page
Use the text tool again to add placeholder text using the Text Tool, adjusting font and creating columns if needed.
To do this, we select the text box, right click and click on “text frame options”. Then change the number of columns to “2”.
Fine-tune the appearance, ensuring it complements the overall design.
Step 4: Advanced Layout on Second Page
Access the layout guides and create seven rows for the dynamic design.
Layout > Create Guides
Utilize the pen tool to draw shapes resembling paper cutouts, ensuring a visually interesting layout.
Make sure that they are within our guides, this will make the next steps a lot easier.
Add text elements strategically, such as "Work Harder, Not Smarter," aligning them with the guides.
Make the text almost as big at the rows.
Select all text > type > create outline
Adjust all texts until they almost occupy one row of the guides.
Place texts at designated spots.
Transform text elements for stylized effects, like making them jagged or rotating them.
Step 5: Finishing Touches on Second Page
Extend the visual elements beyond the page borders for a dynamic effect.
Select all frames created and make them a compound path under Objects > Path > Make Compound Path.
Drag an image into the compound path, ensuring it covers all frames.
Adjust the image size and position within the margins.
Step 6: Background and Color
Create a background rectangle using the pen tool, filling it with a desired color.
Arrange the background to the back using the "Arrange" option.
Right click on the image > Send to back
Adjust the fill color of text elements to ensure visibility.
Step 7: Final Adjustments
Fine-tune the layout by aligning elements with margins.
Ensure a cohesive color scheme
Change the title on the left page to a color that matches the theme of the right using your judgement.
Save and export the document as needed.
