Here’s a quick tip on publication design from issue 43 of Before&After Magazine.
Give your next report cover a bit of intrigue! A narrow page greets the reader with a colorful photo (the “establishing shot”) and a peek at the page beneath. Behind the cover is the introductory text. It’s a segue that’s easy to make and always engaging.
Reverse the sequence Headline on the cover with photo inside shifts the emphasis.
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© John McWade/Before&After Magazine, courtesy of Gaye Anne McWade.
This article was last modified on January 4, 2026
This article was first published on September 13, 2024
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