alterlab-vcd-layout-designer

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Master publication grids for flawless layouts.

AuthorAlterLab-IEU
Version1.0.0
Installs0

System Documentation

What problem does it solve?

Editorial layout design often lacks a principled, repeatable structure. This skill provides a framework for building robust grid systems, page composition, and production-ready templates that guide editors and designers from concept to print-ready output.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Grid Mathematics: precise column grids, margins, gutters, and module sizing to ensure consistent layouts across pages.
  • Master Page Templates: reusable templates for feature spreads, body text, image galleries, and sections.
  • Editorial Design System: typography hierarchy, image-text relationships, and navigation elements (running heads, folios, TOCs).
  • Production Readiness: bleed, trim, color, DPI specs and preflight checks for print production. Use Case: Design a 12-column magazine grid for a 210x280mm publication with master templates and a pacing plan.

Quick Start

Describe your publication type and I will generate a complete grid system and spread templates.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

💻 Claude Code Installation

Recommended: Let Claude install automatically. Simply copy and paste the text below to Claude Code.

Please help me install this Skill:
Name: alterlab-vcd-layout-designer
Download link: https://github.com/AlterLab-IEU/AlterLab-FC-Skills/archive/main.zip#alterlab-vcd-layout-designer

Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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