Layout & Grid Design – Event Flyers
- Learn how to create clean, effective layouts using grids and alignment
- Explore the design structure of an event flyer
- Practice combining text, shapes, and images for real-world communication
- Reinforce the role of order and planning in creativity
Scripture
1 Corinthians 14:40 (HCSB) – “But everything must be done decently and in order.”
Discussion Prompt:
How does design need structure, just like our lives need structure?
Think about the role of structure in design. Every element—lines, shapes, colors, spacing—needs a plan to work well together.
Course Content
What Makes a Good Flyer
1. Intro
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“Have you ever seen a flyer that was hard to read or confusing? What made it that way?”
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“We’re going to explore what makes a flyer clear, eye-catching, and effective.”
2. Examples
Show 2 types of flyers:
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Well-Designed Flyers ✅
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Clear alignment of text and images
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Proper spacing and margins
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Balanced text-to-image ratio
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Strong visual hierarchy
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Cluttered / Confusing Flyers ❌
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Too much text or too many images
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Poor alignment
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Crowded layout, no clear focus
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Discussion Prompt:
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“What draws your eye first? Which flyer is easier to read and understand?”
Photoshop or Illustrator Demo
Create a new letter-size document (8.5” x 11”)
Walk through:
- Setting up guides or grids
- Placing headline, image, and details
- Using alignment tools for text and objects
- Adding boxes or backgrounds for text sections
- Creating visual flow with font sizes and colors
🛠 Tip: Encourage use of rulers, smart guides, and snapping
Work Time – Event Flyer
Students create a flyer for a made-up or real event such as:
- Youth night
- Photography showcase
- Bible study group
- Music concert
- “Fall Fest” or “Game Night”
Requirements:
- Clear headline
- Date, time, location
- At least one image
- 3 levels of text (title, subheader, body)
- Use a grid or structured layout
Encourage:
- Consistent color scheme
- Good alignment
Readability from a distance
Homework
- Submit flyer as JPG
- Complete short reflection:
- “What part of layout design was most challenging?”
- “What would you change if you could redesign it?”