Workbooks and textbooks are essential supplements to face-to-face presentations and are necessary to facilitate effective learning. Whether you are a coach, facilitator, educator or trainer, providing participants with well-designed support materials can significantly improve their learning experience. 

Our creative designers at Lebone Litho have compiled these design tips to help you get started on your next workbook or textbook.

1. Clear and Easy to Read Layout

Organising the content strategically will make it easier to read and understand. Consider these points:

• Structure: Before you start, organise your content into chapters, sections and sub-sections as necessary. The contents page should provide a clear overview of what is covered in a visually hierarchical way.
• Headings and Subheadings: Clear headings and sub-headings will help guide the reader through the material. 
• Use White Space: The more white space there is on a page, the easier it is to read and the less eye strain the reader will experience. White space includes the margins on the sides and top, as well as the spacing between sentences and paragraphs and around images.
• Consistent Layout: Use the same layout throughout. Not only will it look more professional, but it will also help the reader understand the interconnectedness of the parts in each section.

2. Engaging Content

• Visual Appeal: Include appropriate images, diagrams, graphs and infographics to break up the text and to highlight key points. 
• Colour Choices: A limited number of colours goes a long way to improving readability. Depending on the content, you should aim for 2 to 4 colours only (this excludes visual items mentioned above).
• Encourage Participation: Add different types of activities to question, analyse, reflect on and research the topics at hand to encourage active participation and improved learning.

3. High-Quality Printing and Materials

• Paper: Use the best quality paper that fits your budget to make the material as durable and pleasant to read as possible.
• Printing Method: Discuss your print options with the team at Lebone Litho to find the best choice to suit your material.
• Binding Options: Select a binding method that suits the specific needs of your textbook or workbook, such as saddle stitching, perfect binding, or Wire-O binding.

Contact Lebone Litho Printers today to find out more about our extensive range of printing services to help you create the ideal workbook or textbook. We have got you covered from design and layout to printing and binding.