I was able to redesign a local restaurant’s menu for this project. I began by assessing the old menu for improvements. I looked at orphans, hyphenation, spelling errors, alignment, line length, and hierarchy.

Next, I completed an exercise that required me to focus only on the hierarchy of type. Then, I created ideations for the menu that completely differed in design. I assessed the layout, typefaces, paper color, and printing methods to make the final tweaks to my menus. 

I printed my versions using a risograph printer to add a unique and personal touch to the menu. This project encouraged me to become comfortable designing on a grid and laying out type. Some challenges presented in this project were: fitting the information, using a successful grid layout, and creating a unique, yet clean design.