Exploring fashion and typography through an editorial layout in Adobe InDesign.
course
GRC 318: Digital Typography
When
Winter 2025
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA
Overview
Using an article about fashion’s relationship with typography, I designed a technical paper in Adobe InDesign for my Digital Typography class. The project gave me a chance to put the ideas I was studying into practice, shaping the article into a clear, considered reading experience.
Process
I built the layout around margins, columns, and guides, then used paragraph and character styles to keep the typography consistent. I applied the odd-column rule and aimed for 40–70 characters per line, paying attention to how the structure of the page could make longer passages easier to read.
Reflection
This project helped me see typography as more than small decisions. Line length, spacing, and consistent hierarchy, all work together to guide the reader with ease. Working with an article about fashion and type made that connection between expression and function especially interesting.