Double Page Spread

Conventions of a Double Page Spread

• Main Image
• Pull quotes
• Drop caps
• Stand-first
• Text in columns (2-3 on average)
• Secondary Images
• Subheading
• Title
• Masthead
• Web address/media by page numbers
• Colour scheme
• By-lines/photography credit
• Captions
• Gutter

Most successful DPSs include:

• Place image on one side of the page
• Have a big title (can be a pull quote)
• Matches the colour scheme for continuity
• Small details (photography credits, page number, date, social media)

Improved Contents Page