Informative brochures are an effective means of presenting various educational topics at a glance. If the teacher gives the task of making brochures, understand carefully what must be done. After selecting the content you want to present in your brochure, gather useful information and relevant visual elements, such as eye-catching images. Then, determine the brochure format and create a simple design to make it look attractive. In addition, specify a title that provokes curiosity. Once printed or made manually, fold the brochure to make it more practical and easy to read.
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Method 1 of 3: Designing a Brochure Format
Step 1. Do detailed research to explore the topic you want to discuss, then collect the information you want to present in the brochure
Before making a brochure, do a study around the topic of your choice or determined by the teacher. Take time to read the returned textbooks, notes, and assignments. The more information you understand, the better your brochure will be.
- Gather information from a variety of sources, such as encyclopedias and educational websites, to delve deeper into the topic you want to cover. Make sure you use only sources approved by the teacher and include them on the last page of the brochure.
- Think of the best strategy for presenting information in a brochure, for example providing an overview of a complex subject or covering 1-2 specific issues. Quality brochures are able to present information in a concise, clear, and straightforward manner.
- For example, if you want to make a brochure that discusses culinary tourism in Bogor, provide brief information about the location and natural conditions of Bogor City.
Tip:
Keep in mind that brochure paper sizes are usually smaller than A4. Therefore, make sure you provide information only that is related to the topic of the brochure and is useful in conveying the main idea.
Step 2. Use the first pane to display the brochure title
When handing out flyers, make sure the first thing readers see is the title. So, put the title in the center of the front panel, which is the part that is visible after the brochure is folded. Write your full name under the title so readers know who made the brochure.
- Keep the title short, precise, and easy to remember. In addition, choose a title that makes the reader immediately get an idea of the information presented in the brochure.
- If you want to make a brochure about culinary tourism in Bogor, include a straightforward title, for example: "Wiskul in Bogor, Come on!" or other titles that grab attention, for example: "Delicious Wiskul in Bogor: Doclang, Fried Toge, Ngohiang".
Step 3. Provide a brief explanation of the brochure topic in the first panel
Write 3-5 sentences as an introduction to give an overview of the topics covered in the brochure. The introduction is an outline of all the material in the brochure that makes the reader better understand the information provided.
An example of a foreword that informs the location, natural conditions, and culinary specialties of Bogor: "The location of Bogor City is about 60 kilometers from Jakarta. The average temperature of Bogor City is 26 ° C so the air feels cool because it is at an altitude of 190-330 meters above sea level. Bogor specialties are a byword among culinary connoisseurs. Join the Wiskul event in Bogor to taste it for yourself!"
Step 4. Use each section panel in the brochure to cover a different subtopic
Present the information and data that has been collected on the inside of the brochure. Use 1 panel to cover 1 subtopic, instead of continuing on to the next panel. Convey information using short sentences or make a list to make it easier to understand.
- Determine the form of the brochure. You can make a brochure by folding the paper into 2 parts or 3 equal parts. Use a brochure folded in 2 if you want to include brief information to cover a topic that is easy to understand, but if you need to provide a lot of information in a systematic way in a neat arrangement, use a brochure folded in 3.
- For example, when creating a brochure on food nutrition, use the 3 inner panels each to explain the benefits of protein, fat and carbohydrates.
- Usually, the number of panels is determined by the amount of information to be conveyed. If the teacher limits the number of panels, prepare a brochure according to the instructions given.
Step 5. Use the last pane to present a summary
In closing, include the essence as a summary of the information presented in the previous panels. Use short sentences that are easy to understand so that the reader really understands the entire contents of the brochure that has just been read.
- As a guide, end the brochure by listing at least 1 important information presented in each previous panel.
- The center back panel may be left blank or used to include sources of information when conducting research, such as the title of a book or the name of a website.
Method 2 of 3: Creating a Brochure Design
Step 1. Use a simple standard font for easy reading
One of the criteria for a good brochure is that it can be read easily and quickly. For this reason, font selection plays an important role when designing a brochure. Usually, type in brochures using standard fonts, such as Arial, Sans Serif, or Times New Roman.
- If you are designing a brochure with a computer, use a 9-11 font when typing the main text because the brochure panels are relatively small. For brochure titles, use a font that is slightly larger than the text.
- If you create a brochure manually, use typed letters instead of handwriting.
Step 2. Insert images and other graphic elements into the brochure
Images are useful for interspersing long text and making brochures look appealing. Usually, images are more useful if they are accompanied by relevant supporting information. Position the image on one side of the panel near the left or right margin, then insert the information in the blank area near the image.
- Add hand-drawn illustrations or download photos from websites that relate to the information in the brochure.
- Use a maximum of 2 images per panel. Apart from being distracting, a brochure full of pictures looks messy and looks unprofessional.
- Remember that you need to supplement the image with informative citations and cite the source that provided the image.
Step 3. Give color to make the brochure more attractive and attention grabbing
For example, use different colors for the brochure title and main text to make it stand out and spark curiosity. You can put color photos to make the brochure look more alive or print/paint on colored paper, but make sure the color doesn't erase the text.
You can change the font color using the menu to edit the text in the program you are using. If you create a brochure manually, use colored pencils or markers to color the brochure so that the results are more interesting
Warning:
Use a maximum of 3 colors so that the brochure is pleasing to the eye and not tacky.
Method 3 of 3: Making a Brochure
Step 1. Use thick enough paper and craft tools if you make the brochure manually
Prepare thick enough paper or manila cardboard at least 20 cm x 30 cm as the main material for the brochure. Write information using a pen filled with black ink, then decorate the brochure with interesting pictures and illustrations using markers or pencils of various colors.
- Make sure the brochure paper is thick enough to stay straight when folded and the paper size is large enough for the text to be easy to read.
- Turn to each page of the last issue of the magazine to look for images related to the topic of the brochure. If there is, you can take advantage of high-resolution images by cutting and pasting them on the brochure.
Step 2. Use a program to edit the brochure if you want to design the brochure digitally
Today, many image editing programs provide ready-made templates for creating brochures and similar documents, including creating brochure designs that require creativity. Choose a template you like, then fill in the blanks with text, images, and other elements.
- The template serves as the initial format that can be modified, for example by changing the font size, changing the text color, or adjusting the position of images and text. That way, you can create a brochure design as you wish easily and quickly.
- Be aware that learning highly sophisticated photo and document editing programs usually takes a lot of time. So, use a different program if you need to finish the brochure in a short amount of time.
- Take the time to check the format, spelling, and grammar for mistakes to make sure the brochure is complete. If the brochure preview on the computer screen looks satisfactory, print the brochure by clicking the "Print" menu in the program you are using.
Tip:
There are several programs commonly used to design documents, such as Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Scribus, and Inkscape.
Step 3. Fold the brochure into 2 equal parts
Bend the brochure right in the middle by bringing the two vertical sides together and making sure the top and bottom corners meet. Hold one corner of the brochure with one hand, then use the other hand to bend the paper by sliding your fingers on the fold from top to bottom. The finished brochure will look like a book.
- Fold the brochure according to the desired format design.
- Fold the brochure on a study table or board with a flat surface so that the results are neat.
- 2-fold brochures are better suited for conveying information with lots of pictures, tables, or visual elements that require more paper.
Step 4. Fold the brochure into 3 parts like a traditional brochure
Place the brochure on the table with the panel with the brochure title on the left and facing down. Lift the right side of the brochure and bend it to the left to cover the center of the paper. Make sure the folds are vertical and straight, then press the paper with your fingers to bend it. Fold and bend the left of the brochure to the right to make a 3-fold brochure.
- When finished folded, the position of the panel with the brochure title is facing up and the inserted panel is directly below it.
- 3-fold brochure is a means of presenting information sequentially or separately per panel to make it easier to understand and more varied.
Tips
- If you don't know how to make a brochure, ask your teacher, parent, sibling, or classmate.
- If there is a brochure printing near your house, take the time to stop by there. Who knows, the employees will want to explain how to design the format and print brochures.
- If you must create a brochure that deals with statistical data, include visual elements, such as charts, graphs, and tables to make complex calculations easier to understand.
What You Need
- Computer
- Programs for designing documents
- Thick paper or manila cardboard
- Ballpoint pen or pen with black ink
- Colored pencils and tools for making art
