ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Book design

Book design is like coloring and decorating a really awesome picture book that you're going to read!

Just like how you want your picture book to look pretty and appealing, book designers make sure that the pages of a book look nice, interesting, and easy to read. They choose the right colors, fonts, and images to make the book look its best.

The design of a book also includes making sure the words fit perfectly on each page and that the page numbers are in the right place. Book designers also think about how the book will be put together, such as how the cover will look and what paper and binding will be used.

So when you pick up a book and love the way it looks and feels in your hands, you can thank the book designer for making it all possible!