The Colophon - Balfour Yearbooks Blog

As the most significant verbal aspect of the design, headlines have a powerful impact on the look and feel of a yearbook spread. They provide a starting point for the reader, set the tone for the

We always think about classes, clubs, events and sports to cover. But what about the details behind that coverage? Do you acknowledge the hard work your staffers put in? Or the people who support

The toughest question of the year that can make even veteran yearbook advisers wince – have you run the index? Whether you have a fall or spring delivery book, it’s time to stop running from the

Peanut butter and jelly can get old if you eat it every day. But mixing your lunch routine with other options—pasta, salad or chicken—can surprise your taste buds. Why not vary design the same way?

Academic coverage tends to be the smallest and weakest section of a yearbook, but it’s the whole reason we walk through the schoolhouse gates. So, let’s take some time to focus on what happens from

Body copy. Text. Anecdotes. Narratives. Features. Stories. If you dread the writing aspect of yearbook, we’ve got a suggestion to make you love words again.

Stories can be one of the more difficult

Oh, how we love to procrastinate. And when it comes to the people section, it’s easy to put off the planning and design. You don’t have the mugs so how can you start? Oh, but you can.

When it comes to covers, we tend to be swept away by the pretty fonts, cool designs and fancy cover applications. We’re so excited about the theme we sometimes forget the boring details. But there

As you start visualizing the look and feel of your yearbook pages, the abundance of available design choices can be fun but overwhelming. This is where creating a style guide helps. So what is a

We know the saying well: Don’t judge a book by its cover. But when it comes to the yearbook, we aspire to create a great looking cover that captures the essence of the year while piquing the interest