Brochure Notes
A brochure is a detailed document that focuses on one key idea for a specific audience and a
specific purpose.
It can be either a digital brochure or a physical document used to provide information about a
product, service, organisation, event, or idea.
It is a marketing and informational tool that combines text and images in an attractive format to
inform, educate, or persuade an audience.
The main purposes of a brochure are:
● To inform people about something (e.g. a new product, a school, a cause).
● To promote or advertise a business, event, or destination.
● To educate the public about a topic (e.g. health, environment, tourism).
● To influence decisions by providing reasons, benefits, or offers.
Key terminology–
1. Layout – The arrangement of text, images, and other elements on the pages.
2. Design theme – The visual and stylistic consistency (colour palette, fonts, icons).
3. Branding – The use of logos, slogans, and colours to represent an organisation.
4. Visual hierarchy – The arrangement that guides the reader’s attention from most to
least important information.
5. Cover Page / Front Panel – The first panel that grabs attention; includes the title,
image, and logo.
6. Negative Space – Unused space that improves readability and aesthetic balance.
7. Target Audience – The specific group the brochure is meant to appeal to.
8. Tone of Voice – The attitude or emotional quality of the writing (e.g., formal, friendly,
persuasive).
9. Purpose – The goal of the brochure: to inform, promote, educate, or persuade.
Language Styles and Tips
Persuasive Devices:
● Rhetorical questions: "Looking for the perfect getaway?"
● Emotive language: "Unforgettable experience!"
● Repetition and synonyms: "Safe, simple, and secure."
● Superlatives: "Best in the region"
● Inclusive language: "You deserve...", "We believe..."