alterlab-vcd-layout-designer
CommunityMaster publication grids for flawless layouts.
Design & Creative#typography#layout#publication#grid-system#editorial-design#magazine-layout#print-production
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 requiredComponents
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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