A FEW CLICKS AND YOU’RE READY.
You’ll find these Book Styles in the eDesign Catalog. You have the option of activating an entire Book Style or choosing specific templates. If you’d rather use a predesigned cover, see a digital version of the predesigned booklet at herff.ly/predesigned With any Book Style where we have provided photos, you may choose to replace or use them.
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CURATED COLLECTIONS
Check out the Catalog in eDesign for our growing array of Book Styles. These covers, templates, mods and art groupings include carefully matched fonts and color palettes. You could build an entire book in one sitting with these helpful resources.
COVERS
Once you adopt a Book Style, completing the cover can be as easy as dropping the design onto the cover template and adding your school name and details. Make sure to adjust the cover to fit your template, which is based on the total number of pages.
TEMPLATES
Each Book Style has dozens of templates ready to drop onto spreads and fill with your content. Start with the title page and use the combination of coverage and candids spreads that work for you. Don’t forget to delete the placeholders before flowing your portraits!
MODS
Modular design pieces allow you to quickly build full spreads. Create your own spread building blocks, like headline and copy packages, and save them as mods for use in making new custom spreads.
HELPFUL HINTS
KEEP IT SIMPLE OR GO OUT OF THE BOX.
1. MIND THE TEMPLATE
Cover templates are a bit different than spread templates. When we build cover templates, we don’t know how many pages are going to be in your book, but eDesign is made to adjust the cover workspace and spine so that your design will fit your book. It’s very likely that you’ll need to move things around a bit so they’ll fit your specific book size. Make sure to keep your graphic elements far from the edges unless you want them to wrap.
2. KEEP SPINE TYPE CENTERED VERTICALLY
Don’t cheat the grid for spine type. We have to leave room for the cover material to wrap around the board and be glued and crimped. It’s a really cool process, but one where the copy could get hidden or lost.
3. BLEED WITH GUSTO
If you have a graphic or photo that you want to go off the edge of the cover (or page) and be trimmed, go for it. But, make sure you are giving the press lots of wiggle room with what can be cut off — usually at least 3 picas (0.5 inch) of leeway. If you would like an element to bleed off your page, make sure to place the frame to at least the outer edge of the pink line — like the blue paint splatter above.
4. STYLE GUIDE FOR THE WIN
Each Book Style includes a style guide showing the color palette and type we have used for the cover and spreads. There are also art samples, mods and more. You can drag the style guide onto a page template and print copies for your yearbook room. Or if you make different choices, you can make changes to the style guide and save it out as a template. Who doesn't love a visual aid?
As a Herff Jones eDesign customer, you have ability to start with a professionally designed Book Style and make it your own.
WORKING WITH TEMPLATES
1. TAKE A LOOK AROUND
We think you’ll like what you see. As you peruse this booklet, remember, you can choose one Book Style, activate the entire style and go from there, or you can or you can mix and match templates and mods from various book styles. We highly recommend giving yourself a tour of the eDesign Catalog before you activate a Book Style.
2. THERE’S A METHOD TO PORTRAIT SPREADS
We love to see coverage on portrait spreads. That’s why we provide you with so many different templates. But, there are few things to keep in mind when using these templates. After placing these templates on pages, you MUST delete the little picture panels (and the big words) before you flow portraits over them. Don't skip this step!
DESIGNING WITH MODS
QUICK READS
Mods are included with every Book Style so you can choose the elements that work best for your coverage. Done right, mods can add creativity and layers of coverage, fuel our interest and make readers keep turning pages looking for more.
INCREASED COVERAGE
3. NEED TO FILL SINGLE PAGES? IT'S EASY. Take a look in the Catalog Section called More Templates and you'll find single-page templates already made for you. Or, drag a template onto a practice page, delete the half you don’t want and save what’s left out as a custom template. Voila. Single pages.
4. BE THE BOSS OF YOUR BOOK
Templates are meant to be suggestions, guiding you to even higher levels of creativity. Our designs are built for a wide variety of customers, and for all types of yearbooks — elementary to university. Choose only the templates and styles that suit your school best, and don’t ever feel that you have to use every template or idea in a Book Style. Honestly, we wouldn’t even recommend that!
Traditionally, most mods are related specifically to the spread topic, but some have standing labels that serve to advance the theme. Staffs often employ this mod type to make their books more inclusive. The ACD (all coverage device) may appear consistently in the same spot on spreads or may vary in size, shape and position. An ACD is not as much about covering more angles as it is about allowing more students to weigh in on a prescribed topic.
WHY WE LOVE MODS
• Capture more voices through quotes
• Reflect the small moments that make your school what it is
• Make it easy to cover trends and opinions
• Add personality to spreads
• Provide contrast to longer profiles and stories
• Carry the theme concept throughout
• Provide opportunities for visual interest and pops of color
• Allow you to make lowerquality photos look great
• They are easy to assign and complete, allowing several staffers to work together on multiple spreads
BOOK STYLES
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
BIOGRAPHY
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BLACKBOARD
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
COMIC
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
COMPOSITION
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
DOODLE TRACE
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
EMOJI
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
FLASHBACK
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
FOLLOW US
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
AHJ Bodoni
AHJ Letter Gothic EB
AHJ Square Serif Demi
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions. AHJ
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
GRAFFITI
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
JOURNEY
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
LAYERS
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
AHJ Franklin Gothic Book
AHJ Franklin Gothic Demi
AHJ Franklin Gothic Condensed
AHJ Urbano Extra Bold Condensed
AHJ Sacha Handwriting Regular
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
LITTLE THINGS
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
LOOK AT US
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
MOMENTS
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
AHJ Noveo Sans Light
AHJ Noveo Sans Book
AHJ Noveo Sans Bold
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
NEON WAVE
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
NOW
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
AHJ Franklin Gothic Book
AHJ Franklin Gothic Demi
AHJ Franklin Gothic Condensed
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
PAPER SHAPES
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
POINT
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
AHJ Urbano
AHJ Urbano Bold
AHJ Urbano Condensed
AHJ Typewriter Condensed Bold
AHJ Typewriter Bold
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
PUZZLE
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
QUOTES
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
AHJ Franklin Gothic Book
AHJ Noveo Sans Bold
AHJ Jaran Hand
AHJ
AHJ Alden Hand
AHJ Vaughan Hand
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
REWIND
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
AHJ Urbano
AHJ Urbano Bold
AHJ Urbano Condensed
AHJ Sunnyside Regular
AHJ Marker Upright Sans
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
SO BOLD
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
STICKY NOTE
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
WE ARE
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions. AHJ Franklin Gothic
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
WILDERNESS
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
AHJ Craft Gothic Light
AHJ Craft Gothic Bold
AHJ Betany Bold
AHJ Vaughn Hand
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
BOOK STYLES
YOU DO YOU
Each Book Style includes a style guide with carefully matched fonts and color palettes. These selections are simply suggestions.
SAMPLE TEMPLATES
Additional templates are available in the Catalog within eDesign. Templates may vary based on book size.
NOTICE: The covers and templates previewed in this booklet are representations of what you will find in the eDesign Catalog for the school year. While we attempt to make the designs here reflect everything available online, please know that changes often take place in programming.
It is our intent for you to find even more delightful and useful templates online.
There’s no limit to how creative you can be. YOU WILL NEVER YEARBOOK ALONE.