layouten
Layouten refers to the planning and arrangement of visual elements within a defined space, typically used in publishing, graphic design, and interface design. The term originates from the English word layout and is used in Dutch and other languages, as a verb (layouten) or noun to describe the final arrangement.
Layout design aims to create a coherent structure that guides the reader’s eye, balances text and images,
In print publishing, layouten involves page grids, margins, columns, gutters, typographic hierarchy, and image integration. In
Designers begin with brief and audience, create wireframes or mockups, select grids, establish typographic scale, and
Desktop publishing software such as InDesign, vector graphics tools like Illustrator, and web design tools such
Key related ideas include grid systems, typographic hierarchy, whitespace, alignment, and visual rhythm, all contributing to
Layout (design), Grid system, Responsive design, User interface design.