Assignment 06
Grids & Structure: Organization

Take feedback from todays class and incorporate your specimen section with the rest of your design from assignment 2. We will discuss your book as a whole, considering your front cover, back cover, rhythm and flow of your publication. Print your book using InDesign’s print booklet feature. Saddle stitch your book together so we can page through it. To summarize, your type specimen should include:

Requirements
—Character Set, upper and lowercase with punctuation and numerals
—Example text setting, from 10pt to 70pt in 10pt increments
—3 spreads highlighting unique characteristics of your typeface
—Minimum 5 page history describing the story of your typeface






Background
Published in 2010, The Vignelli Canon distills Massimo Vignelli’s core design principles into a holistic book. This is a great place to start if you’re struggling with your grid. Specifically, read Part II titled “The Tangibles”. Massimo goes over the various steps into designing a publication, deciding on an appropriate grid, and organizing information. (link)