With the development of science and technology, people's demand for calendars has not diminished. On the contrary, desk calendars as a practical office supplies are still widely used. However, a common problem in the design of a desk calendar is: How much is appropriate for the top end?

First of all, we must be clear about one fact: The upper white space is used to show the month and date. Therefore, the size of the upper white space should match the font size of the month and date. If the top white space is too small, the font becomes illegible and the user may have to struggle to find the date; If the top margin is too large, the overall design may appear hollow and unattractive.

Second, we need to consider the use scenarios of desk calendars. As office supplies, desk calendars usually need to be placed on a desk. Therefore, the height of the user's line of sight must be taken into account when designing the upper end blank. If the upper margin is too large, the user needs to look up to see the date, which is inconvenient to use and may affect work efficiency. Conversely, if the upper margin is too small, the user will not be able to easily find the desired date.

In addition, we should also consider the aesthetics of the desk calendar. Although the desk calendar is a practical office supplies, but when designing the upper end blank, should also pay attention to the overall aesthetic feeling. If the top blank is too small, the whole desk calendar will look overcrowded and lack space. Conversely, if the top blank is too large, it will make the whole desk calendar look too empty and lacking in content.

In conclusion, the size of the top blank should be determined based on the font size, application scenario, and aesthetics. According to my experience and observation, generally, it is appropriate to control the upper blank at about 2-3 cm. This design ensures that the font is legible and the date is easy to find. At the same time, this size maintains the overall beauty of the desk calendar without being overcrowded or overly empty.

However, we cannot confine ourselves to this criterion. Different people have different requirements on font size, application scenario, and aesthetics. Therefore, we can adjust the above standards according to the characteristics of target users. For example, in the elderly population, the upper margin may need to be enlarged slightly to ensure they can see the date clearly; And in the younger group, the upper margin can be narrowed slightly to add some sense of fashion.

Anyway,calendar designThe size of the top blank is a matter of careful consideration. Depending on the font size, application scenario, and aesthetics, it is appropriate to limit the upper margin to about 2-3 cm. However, depending on the characteristics of the target users, we can also make appropriate adjustments. Most importantly, designers should always focus on the user experience and provide users with a desk calendar that is both practical and beautiful.

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