With an extra 1.5 inches of height starting this semester, our new paper size calls for a redesign of the “A Look Inside” element of our front page.

Some features we have implemented so far:

1. A consistent color scheme. Black for text, and red and blue for teasers.
2. Overlapping of images and rules to provide more visual interest; for example, photo cutouts to break away from the traditional boxy look.
3. Better photo crops to grab readers’ attention.
4. Texture. The design team is currently building a library with textures, such as paper and fabric, to use as background images.

Hopefully our new “A Look Inside” will make you stop and pick up our paper when you’re hurrying to class. Please send me your comments and suggestions at design@dailyal.org. After all, our readers are the reason why the design team is working so hard.

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