Design is all about how things are arranged on a page…how your photos, text, and graphics come together to tell a story visually. It can be clean and modern with lots of white space and thin lines, or bold and busy with edge-to-edge photos an...

With so many technical colour terms floating around, it can be tricky to know what's what. Friesens to the rescue! CMYK Stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. This is the colour model used in print applications. RGB Stand...

Colour management is basically about making sure the colours you pick actually show up the way you expect them to. Screens and printers don't often speak the same language, so colour management helps everyone get on the same page (if you'll p...

Colour can be one of the trickiest parts of design, but also one of the most fun! It's what gives your pages personality, emotion, and energy. Understanding how colour works will help you create spreads that look amazing! You don't need to ...

Now that you're equipped with some colour theory, you can start using colour like a boss! Here's a few tips to keep you going on the right path: STICK TO THREE One main colour and up to two accent colours per spread keeps things clean ...

Choosing fonts for your yearbook might seem like a small detail, but trust us, it makes a big difference! With so many options, it's easy to go overboard, but you don't want your pages looking like a font explosion. We've got your back with ...

Picking fonts can be tough. The right font can totally change the vibe of your book. It's not just about what the words say, it's about how they feel. Fonts can show emotion, attitude, and personality, so yeah…they matter. So how do you e...

Not all fonts are created equal. In your yearbook, each one has a role to play. Here's how to match the right font to the right spot on the page: HEADLINES This is your attention-grabber. It's usually the biggest text on the page and...

How you style your fonts can change the vibe. Here's how to make your fonts pop using five key design tricks: SIZE Want to grab attention? Play with font size! Make certain words in your headline bigger to create contrast. Just make...

Your yearbook cover is the first thing that people see. It’s like the opening scene of a movie or the cover of your favourite album. So yeah, it’s kind of a big deal. Here’s how to make it awesome (remember though, rules can be broken!): ...