Keeping your student photos safe when using AI (an opinion piece)
When did you last use your school website the way a busy parent does? Most of us visit our own sites to update them, not to find something in a…
For ACG Parnell, the yearbook is far more than a publication. It is a record of the experiences, achievements, and moments that define each school year. “It’s a token of…
Sacred Heart College, located in Glendowie, is Auckland’s oldest continuously operating Catholic boys’ secondary school, founded in 1903. With a strong tradition in academics, sport, arts, and faith-based education, the…
Most school websites don’t fail because they were poorly designed. They fail because they were left too long. What once felt modern and accurate slowly becomes outdated. Not just visually,…
When schools think about creating a new yearbook or magazine, the focus is often on the final result. How will the yearbook be designed? What stories will feature in the…
Students today have more photos than any generation before them. Every event, sports game, camp, performance and classroom activity is captured on phones, shared online and stored in cloud galleries.…
Every school produces a yearbook. But not every yearbook gets kept. Some are looked at once, then put aside. Others become something students return to years later. Something meaningful, personal,…
At Spacific Creative, the end of the school year is our peak season for designing school yearbooks. But our work doesn’t stop there. Outside of yearbook season, we keep busy…
2024 is here, and with it, we close the chapter on 2023’s yearbook projects. It’s always a relief to finish the year with the yearbook sent off to the printers…
Graphic design is all about relatability and expression. We’re seeing a mix of nostalgic, innovative, and highly personal design and typography trends. Below, we explore some of the year’s trending…
Let’s take a look at some key colour and texture trends to inspire your school design projects. From new twists on classic hues to some surprising colour combinations, here is…
There are plenty of innovative ways to capture and display photos in your school publication. By embracing some unique approaches, you can liven up your pages, spotlight key moments and…
If you’re leaning towards a blue theme for your yearbook, you’re in good company! Blue is a popular and timeless colour for school publications, known for its ability to convey…
Putting together a yearbook is like running a small production – lots of moving parts and plenty of room for error! While a grammar or spelling mistake can be easy…
Considering a green theme for your yearbook pages? Great! Green isn’t just a colour; it’s a mood-setter often linked with tranquillity, relaxation, and a nod to environmental consciousness. It’s also…
Term 4 is here, and so is the beginning of the yearbook busy season! For most schools, October to early December is when the design process ramps up to ensure…
Are you after a new school diary or just thinking about revamping the current design? The beauty of student diaries is that you can use the same format year after…
School leavers books are usually compiled and created by graduating students, making them less formal than yearbooks. They provide an ideal platform for informal, conversational content. A typical format involves…
It’s not easy to predict how much content you will need to fill your yearbook pages. And often, there will be content that isn’t ready on time or up to…
Black and white yearbook pages are very versatile. They can be tailored to a range of themes, including both modern designs and traditional looks. Here are some yearbook page designs…
Term 3 is underway, and we are swiftly approaching the school yearbook busy season! Now is the time to ensure that your contributors are on track with their content to…
Primary school yearbooks provide lots of opportunities for students to engage and contribute. Whether through classroom page spreads and Q&As or showcasing art and activities, there are countless ways for…
Want to add a punch of excitement to your school yearbook? Then red might be the colour you’re after. Red is energetic and sophisticated, and can make your yearbook pages…
The school year is jam-packed with memorable moments, and sometimes it can be challenging to fit everything into your yearbook. However, having too much yearbook content isn’t the worst situation,…
A well-chosen page border can work wonders in creating an impactful and memorable yearbook! Borders help tie your yearbook theme together and uphold continuity across the pages. In this article,…
It’s Term 2 and time to take a moment to check in with how your yearbook is going. While yearbook production may not be in full swing yet, it’s important…
Are you looking to inject some fresh and exciting elements into your 2023 yearbook? Fonts are a great and very easy way to elevate your designs! Whether you’re aiming for…
Last year, Spacific Creative worked with a range of schools to create their 2022 yearbooks, but that’s not all we did! Initially founded as a yearbook company, nowadays we are…
ACG Strathallan Bring energy and excitement to your yearbook by incorporating orange! Orange is vibrant and attention-grabbing and is typically associated with: Creativity and imagination Youthfulness and playfulness Cheery optimism…
