Designing an Opinion Page • With an opinion page it is still important to take care of the basics: modular design, dominant image, and balance.
Designing an Opinion Page • But there are differences …
Designing an Opinion Page Flag We are not amused • Most important to this page is the staff editorial.
Designing an Opinion Page Flag We are not amused • This is the opinion of the editorial board, which represents the paper as a whole.
Designing an Opinion Page Flag We are not amused • It is an important topic of school-wide significance.
Designing an Opinion Page Flag We are not amused • The editorial is almost always anchored to the top left of the page. • Like this …
Designing an Opinion Page Flag We are not amused • Or like this …
Designing an Opinion Page Flag We are not amused • The dominant image on an opinion page is typically a cartoon.
Designing an Opinion Page Flag We are not amused My opinion about whatever Staff Box Q&A • Other parts of opinion pages includes a personal column, … • Staff box, … • And other bits.
Designing an Opinion Page Flag We are not amused My opinion about whatever Staff Box Q&A • Also note the following: – The staff editorial is unsigned – Columns typically have different bylines — with a mug