Caught Our Eye

Moving the eye – Using design elements to not only add visual interest but aide in the functionality of the layout is critical when introducing elements into the theme design. The Eyrie staff utilized a series of three flowing lines in a variety of ways. In some spreads, the lines highlighted an individual or secondary coverage. In this spread, the lines carried the eye throughout the spread and created a visual barrier between the feature story and a series of captions. The staff also called out students’ names in bold. This served two purposes. First, it allowed readers to quickly identify themselves or others. But, second, it also helped encourage individuals to read the content where those names resided. With the time and effort that goes into every spread, the goal is to get the viewer to see it all before they turn the page.

– written by Brad Cook, adviser, Gresham High School