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Here's a website that did a really good explanation on different website layout designs from the most simple "Three Boxes" to more complex "Five Boxes" and beyond. Basically, I understand that there's a balance between being visually appealing and easy to understand.

   
 Here's a magazine layout I like for its balance between text and image.
I really like the illusion of depth in this one.
I don't have a clue where this is from or for what media, but it's pretty cool.

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