Hierarchy task

Hierarchy task

This task requires us to take examples of editorial Newspapers (Redtop, Metro & Broadsheets), Websites(Corporate, news & commercial) and examples of 3 different magazines. 3 of each. 

I will create a thumbnail sketch of the layout. 

Take a picture of the composition.

Record every type design decision, why has it been used etc.

I will deconstruct these compositions based on there hierarchy of type and how the information is communicated and in what order.

I will analyze the number of typefaces used in the composition. 

The number of fonts used in the layout.

Identify the balance/ratio of type and image in the composition (e.g. 25% image 75% type)

Identify the balance/ratio of adverts and editorial texts and info in the composition.