Yearbook Design Terms

Front

Eyeline

Back

horizontal guideline that helps unify the left and right pages of a spread. It's also known as the visual center, but should never be in the center

Front

Headline

Back

A bold or larger line of text that summarizes a story

Front

Spread

Back

Two facing pages in a yearbook that are designed to complement each other

Front

Gutter

Back

The center of a spread where two pages meet

Front

Dominant Element

Back

The focal point of a page

Front

Copy

Back

The text on a page

Front

Subheading

Back

Gives more information to the headline

Front

Caption

Back

A short description that provides context for a photo

Front

Pica

Back

1/6th of an inch

Front

White Space

Back

Part of a graphic design that is intentional and does not include any elements