Transforming a Real Estate Flyer: A Before-and-After Showcase

This project focused on redesigning a poorly designed real estate flyer to improve its usability and visual appeal. By applying the C.R.A.P. principles and designing on a grid, the deliverable achieved a professional, clear, and audience-focused layout.

Background

The goals of the project included:

  • The goal was to identify and critique a poorly designed flyer.
  • Use principles of design and a grid structure to improve clarity, readability, and engagement.
  • The deliverable was a redesigned real estate flyer.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this project were:

  • Identify and critique flaws in the original design.
  • Apply C.R.A.P. principles to improve usability.
  • Use a grid structure to create a balanced and professional layout.
  • Maintain alignment with the intended audience’s expectations.

Outcome

The project achieved the following results:

  • A professional and visually appealing flyer design.
  • Improved clarity and readability through effective typography and layout.
  • A layout aligned with audience needs and usability principles.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in visual communication tools and techniques.

Approach

The process began with analyzing the original flyer, focusing on elements such as color contrast, typography, layout, and information grouping. Using a C.R.A.P. critique template, key areas for improvement were identified.

Real Estate Flyer (before)

Next, a wireframe was created to outline the redesign on a grid structure. The redesign emphasized strong visual hierarchy, grouping related information (e.g., property details and contact information), and maintaining alignment for a polished look.
Adobe InDesign was used to implement the wireframe into a complete design, leveraging tools like color swatches and text alignment for precision. Peer reviews and feedback were incorporated to refine the deliverable.

Final Deliverable

Technical Specs: High-resolution PDF export for print and web formats.

Real Estate Flyer (after)

Toolkit

Competencies