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A double page spread, I tried to make the headline symmetrical on both sides at a 90-degree angle. I played around with different text colors and sizes, and decided a lot of color worth pop would fit nicely for the look I am trying to accomplish. I also decided I'd prefer to have whatever photo I may choose to be right where it can stand out, so I placed the theoretical one blown up completely covering the left page. 

Some key elements of my design include:

  • Contrasting colors
  • Good amounts of white space for a sophisticated look
  • Blown up headline and main image

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