Last updated:
22 January 2026
Layout and formatting
Keep formatting consistent throughout your document for legibility:
- Allow enough space within the page and between lines of type.
- Include a contents list so readers can find what they need quickly.
- Give each new section a clear heading to help the reader find relevant content.
- Use bullet point lists to break up text and keep things flowing.
- Use our primary typeface, Helvetica Neue, in a minimum font size of 11.
Imagery
If you’re using images of student work:
- Do not crop or alter the images.
- Avoid design elements or colour washes that detract from the images.
- Properly credit all images.
Disclaimers
Information in printed publications is liable to change and may become outdated:
- Include a disclaimer: “All information is correct at the time of publication.”
- If including links to external websites in your publication, also include the disclaimer: “UAL is not responsible for the content on any external websites.”
Print checklist
Make sure you've set up your document for optimal printing:
- For standard resolution, ensure all printed images are 300 DPI (dots per inch).
- Set the colour mode to CMYK, not RGB.
- Submit a PDF file to your print vendor, rather than an InDesign, Illustrator or Photoshop working file. PDF files encapsulate layouts and most fonts, so your print designs can’t be changed.