Here are some different brochure folds which give me an idea on what fold i could do when creating my final brochure.
Half-Fold
Brochure
This is one of the
most common and simple brochure folds, similar to the way a book opens and
closes. This is a great brochure fold for product sheets, event programs,
takeout menus, handouts and the like
Tri-Fold
Brochure
The tri-fold is a
very popular brochure fold. One of the most common sizes used is the 8.5
x11" brochure, but any of the standard brochure sizes can be tri-folded.
The one key point to remember when using a tri-fold on your brochure is that
each of the three panels are slightly different in size, specifically the
width, with the front or cover panel being the widest panel on the brochure.
This allows the brochure to fold up neatly, with the other two panels folding
inside.
Accordion Fold
Brochure
This kind of fold when used on brochures typically has two
or more comparable folds that result in the brochure opening like a fan. The
accordion fold is sometimes called a Z-fold, though it can have more than the
standard 3 panels of the Z fold. Brochures can use the accordion fold with
great success, and maps use this fold as well, since many panels can be folded
in.
Z
Fold Brochure
A
Z-fold is created by folding the paper, which is in three panels, back and
forth, to create the "Z" in the Z-fold. A Z-fold brochure most
commonly opens from left to right, exposing all three panels. A Z-fold brochure
is a great option to exhibit step-by-step information, or with a design that
goes across the entire width of the brochure; when opened, the Z-fold displays
the brochure content easily.
Quarter
Fold Brochure
A
brochure using the quarter fold creates four panels of the same size where the
folds are at right angles to each other. The quarter fold brochure is begun by
folding in half vertically then folding in half again horizontally. This
brochure fold is also known as a "right angle fold". The quarter fold
brochure using an 11" x 17" sheet creates a handy 5.5" x
8.5" finished size brochure ideal for mailing.
4
Panel Fold Double Parallel Brochure
A4 panel fold is
fashioned by folding the brochure paper in half, and then folded half again so
that the folds line up next to each other. This brochure fold is done moving
left to right, with the open end on the right side of the folded brochure. The
finished brochure is a more slender piece, which is perfect for displaying
information in narrow locations, such as tourist center information racks.
