The book discusses the layout of radio and electronic equipment elements and their determining factors. In addition to general questions, various layout methods and areas of their appropriate use are described. Separately considered: layout of functional units, layout diagrams of various types of radio and electronic equipment and issues of artistic design of it. In conclusion, recommendations are given to assess the quality of the layout work. The book is designed for a wide range of specialists related to layout issues: engineers and technicians, students, qualified radio amateurs. The relevant sections can be used to provide an initial introduction to the problems and principles of artistic design.