Activity 3 - Plan Design

Plans on how I am applying the design elements in my brochure for the English Lab.

1. Headings- Headings are the titles and subtitles you see within the actual text of much professional scientific, technical, and business writing. Heading are what grab the readers attention to tell what the brochure is all about. The second level heading gives examples of the first level headings in detail. I will be using headings to give the reader information on the vital information on the lab.

2. Lists- You use lists to highlight or emphasize text or to enumerate or make for easier reference. I will use the lists to give specific information following a heading such as: hours of operations, computer programs that are used, location, and tutoring information.

3. Graphics- Graphics can be tables, graphs, photos, diagrams, and illustrations. Graphics will be the first thing that catches the readers eye. A brochure with only text will be found to tedious to the readers. Without some sort of visual stimulation, you stand a good chance of the brochure not even being read. I plan on using pictures of the lab and of students using the lab so that the lab seems to be accessible to students seeking information on the lab.

4.Highlighting-Highlighting is used to place emphasis on certain keywords or phrases. It can be a very helpful tool but can also be used to much, resulting in overkill. I will be highlighting information that I find the most vital including; phone number, hours of operation, and location of the lab.

5.Text areas- This area will provide the text that informs the reader all about the labs functions. This area of the brochure will answer all questions that the reader might have concerning the lab.