Baking Magazine Step 13

Layout/Preliminary Sketches: Double Page Spread 

After doing my table of contents, I moved on to sketching a double-page spread for my baking magazine. This part was fun because I got to design the layout and figure out where to place everything so it looks simple but not over super crowded. I had to organize the recipes, images, and text so that the spread looked visually appealing while still being easy to follow and read. I wanted to make that sure that each part had its own space without having too much of something. 

On the left side of my spread, I included recipes for  the Berry Pavlova Roll and Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. To make the page more fun and engaging, I added a cloth behind the banana bread and a plate in the background with a slice. For the roll I am going to add some extra berries for it to look more home based and less perfect. I wanted playful elements to make the pages feel more inviting, so beneath each image, I included a banner graphic that has the bake time and the number of servings for each recipe. 
 

For each dessert on both the left and right sides of the spread, I included a clear list of ingredients, with a section labeled "Method," where I'll include step by step directions to guide the readers through the baking process. 

On the right side of my spread, I kept the overall design the same but made a few changes. Since the page only features one recipe I added a larger image to make it stand out more. Instead of using a table cloth or adding imperfections, I will make the cake look more clean and finished to show that experienced bakers can also make the recipe. I placed the title below the image before I listed the ingredients. I did this because the dessert in the photo was large and I didn't want my title to cover any part of it. In addition, I added the method on the right hand side of the ingredients so It would be easier to follow along, and added a little digital pin board displaying the time and severing size to differentiate form the left hand side of the spread. 

To make the page even more useful to readers, I added a "Trips & Tricks" column to the left side of the image, giving helpful baking advice. To make it more visually appealing I will add a little image that corresponds with one of the tricks & tricks to give the readers more inspiration for their own baking.

Overall, I'm really happy with how this spread is coming together! The graphics and layout makes is easy to follow and loo nice.