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To develop a layout, there are three design methods used by a layout artist. They are thumbnail sketches, the rough layout, and the comprehensive layout. The appearance of the final product depends on the layout. Oftentimes, a layout artist will scrap many ideas before actually choosing one. To produce a layout that works well, these three design methods are used.
Thumbnail Sketches These sketches are drawn quickly, so size and detail are not important. The whole point of a sketch to test how visually appealing the piece will be when printed, so general proportion is required. Text is usually illegible, since it is just a placeholder. Rough Layout A rough layout is basically a redrawn version of a thumbnail sketch. The elements in this layout must be checked and approved by the designer, client, and printer. These elements will be similar to the elements of the final product. Comprehensive Layout A comprehensive layout is what shows what the final product will look like when it is finished. Thus, exact detail will be required. Body type and display type will be drawn as how it will be shown in the final piece. Any sketched art will now be replaced with accurate line art or a photo. Special effects and color can be added. |