Here are my initial layout designs that I adapted from some thumbnails. They are set to a 3 column grid at B5 format. Was not fond of them but could not tell why until I printed them out to scale.
I originally believed that my layout were clear, but quickly realised a few problems with them once I printed them out to scale. The type is too large and makes the layout quite messy.
To change this I change my layout to a 2 column grid, which looks much simpler and less cluttered which content. I also made the point size of all the type smaller and changed the title fonts to a tinned font called 'dekar' and used futura for the body text.
This layout is clear and functionable. It is clear that your eyes should move down the page. I worry that the layout is too dull, but it is very consistent.
