The Fundamentals of RPG Layout (w/ Lone Archivist)

About this episode

The episode discusses the fundamentals of RPG layout with guest Lone Archivist, focusing on design principles and skills development.

Brian and Elliot are joined by Lone Archivist, layout designer known for their work on DIE, Orbital Blues, Hull Breach and more. We discuss the fundamentals of good layout, why white space is just as important as content, and how to hone your layout skills from your first indesign session. Talk of the Table is hosted by Elliot Davis and Brian Flaherty . Links: Back Jupitor in Eb Minor Lone Archivist Lone on Bluesky Lone Recommends: The work of Sean McCoy and Johan Nohr The Wipeout Design Manual by The Designer’s Republic Our Links: Support TotT on Patreon Many Sided Newsletter Many Sided Media Discord Credits: Edited by Elliot Davis Produced by Many Sided Media Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

People in this episode

Hosts: Brian Flaherty, Elliot Davis

Guest: Lone Archivist

Topics covered

• RPG layout
• design fundamentals
• white space importance
• layout skills
• InDesign

Keywords

• RPG layout
• design
• white space
• InDesign
• layout skills

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Designer’s Republic, Many Sided Media

Books & works: DIE, Orbital Blues, Hull Breach, The Wipeout Design Manual

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