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ENDSHEET

TITLE PAGE

The heavy paper between the cover and the first and last pages that help

The first page of the yearbook makes a positive first impression and

hold the pages into the cover, the endsheets often reflect and expand

provides critical reference information. Here, that reference information is

upon the theme introduced on the cover. Notice how the use of fonts

placed in a black strip, the shape of which echoes the lines introduced on

and lines are used to visually reinforce the cover design.

the cover and endsheets.

ENDSHEET

THEME

COVER

TITLE PAGE

IDAHO FALLS HIGH SCHOOL [ID]

A theme is a central idea or concept that sets the tone for telling the story of the year.

Repeated throughout the yearbook on cover and endsheets and in opening, closing and

dividers, it unifies the storytelling message of the book and gives it personality.

OPENING SECTION

CLOSING SECTION

OPENING

CLOSING

SECTION

The opening section

The closing section

is usually between two

finishes the story of

and eight pages in

the year and brings the

length and introduces

yearbook to closure.

the story of the

Usually including a

year, explaining the

design similar to the title

yearbook’s theme

page, the parting page

concept. The Idaho

makes a powerful and

Falls High School

final verbal and visual

yearbook opens with

statement of the theme

cleverly designed text

concept. The Idaho Falls

that reads, “I am here.

yearbook closes with

Where are you?” which

a full-bleed dominant

reinforces the “Here.

photo and a strong

Where?” text from

verbal statement.

the cover.

SAMPLE SPREAD

SAMPLE SPREADS

Spin-offs, or key words, phrases or ideas that support the main theme, unify the book and highlight

the coverage in it. Notice verbal spin-offs and areas of visual continuity within the design of these

spreads as it relates to the rest of the yearbook. The theme is subtly reinforced while the design

accommodates the coverage of a large number of students through photos, stories and quotes.

Theme Planner Template

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