Studio Practice: OUGD405 Brief 3 - Page layout/Order and developments

Page layouts - Ideas and developments

There are so many ways I could design and arrange my layout,
I have looked at current publications and book design to inspire
me with my grid and layout.

Not only is there different ways of layouts there is a possibility of
using a variety of stock, the restrictions are A4 or A5 paper alongside the
a maximum of 400gsm (weight/Thickness) anything above that and the printer
cannot process it, I will also need a 3mm bleed and a 3mm centre
margin for the bind to work. If I wish to have a full bleed this would
mean stapling the booklet seperatley. I found this out by asking James
in the print resources.

These are some of my inspirations I found these through pinterest.

This is a menu for Fade St Social in Dublin http://www.fadestreetsocial.com
I love the design of this menu purely for its interactive features The spin
wheel and flap inserts appeal to me I like tactile design this is clever for a
food menu "hands on" if I was to use this as inspiration I could take the
flap idea by doing questions and answers with the flaps.

Little Spines By Vibeke Illevold
This a anthology for creative writing although the content is not relevant
the design is modern clean and crisp and similar style to Josef müller brockman
Brockmans design is timeless although I like this design style there is something
else I am very fond on this being the front cover I like the idea of something being
concealed and would love to try this out on my design.

Dwell - Unknown
This use of stock is a contrast I like the idea of opacity an overlap this looks really
effective especially on the seen of miami the acetate could clearly represent a
clear sky. I want to experiment with stocks if I have enough time in the brief.

These are few of my idea developments for my book design and layout.

From my developments I have concluded a specification and restriction

for my book, I am going to use A5 stock this is because I would like to

collate my research into a small pocket guide of train travel if I were to

use a bigger stock it wouldn't be pocket sized, to keep my book

uncluttered and legible I will use 2 columns.

Feedback from the interim crit (on my ideas) suggests that my peers
like the interactive design of half a page. It was suggested when considering
colour scheme I should use the colours acscoisiated with train travel
e.g. Orange and Antique white especially orange on the front cover. I
should look at different stocks and designs used on travel such as
the health and safety on planes 'sheet'. Another useful comment was as
I have decided to target commuters being able to place my book in the
backs of seats on trains would be a clever way of placing if it was to
be printed on a wide scale.

From my Ideas I have chosen to go with the half page front cover design

this can mean I can strategically place my introduction behind the hidden

flap.

To make a decision on order I created a mock up and asked for feedback

- The front cover is original and ambitious you will need to be careful when

lining this up.

- The timetable as a contents is a great way to get commuters to engage with

the book as well as the travel quote on the next page.

- On some pages it would be nice to see a scrap book type style to keep it

informal and fun.

Order:

PG1 Front cover - A pocket guide to train travel