25/1/2024- 22/12/2024 / Week 1 - Week 14
Kerly Ooi / 0358726
Publishing Design / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Task 04 | Final Compilation & Reflection
INSTRUCTIONS
TASK 1 : EXERCISES
Exercise 01: Text Formatting
For the first task, Mr Hijjaz demonstrated how to build up a document for text formatting. We were also told to format the texts from the 3000-word write-ups from content generation.
Exercise 02: Mock-up Making
To complete this task, we must first view Mr Vinod's tutorial video on YouTube. Therefore, we were instructed to explore three different kinds of paper sizes that are larger than A5 but smaller than A4.
Three sizes that I have explored :
- 250mm x 190 mm
- 240mm x 170mm
- 230mm x 180 mm
I ended up choosing the book size of 230mm x 180 mm.
Exercise 03: Signature Folding Systems
Fig 2.2 Placing page numbers on both sides
Fig 2.4 Cut edges with stapled binding
Exercise 04: Classic Grid Structure
In exercise 4, we were told to watch another video lesson from Mr. Vinod that demonstrated how to design a Van de Graff on paper and how to use this grid structure to set a manual grid. Below are my outcome for this exercise.
Fig 2.6 Exercise 4 | Van De Graff (Paper)
Adobe InDesign
Fig 2.7 Screenshot of Indesign Exercise
Fig 2.8 Exercise 4 | Van De Graff (PDF)
Fig 2.9 Exercise 4 | Van De Graff | Without guidelines & margin (PDF)
Exercise 05: Determining Grids
Fig 2.10 determing grids's exercise in class
Exercise 06: Form & Movement Exercises
Fig 2.11 Exercise 6 | Form & Movement (Mr Vinod's Tutorial) (PDF)
Fig 2.12 Exercise 6 | Form & Movement (PDF)
TASK 2 : CONTENT GENERATION
Tittle: Roots & Branches: The Quiet strength of family connection
3398 words
Fig 2.1 Content Generation | 3000 words formatted in PDF
Visualisation
I selected a few appropriate passages from my story to start visualising:
TASK 3A : BOOK PRINTING
Complete Thumbnail Layout (JPEG & PDF)
Fig 2.1 Thumbnail Layout 1 | JPEG
Fig 2.2 Thumbnail Layout 2 | JPEG
Fig 2.3 Thumbnail Layout 3 | JPEG
Fig 2.4 Thumbnail Layouts | PDF
Video of the book (Flipping through)
Fig 2. Complete Final Spreads | JPEG
Fig 2. Complete Final Spreads |PDF
Flipbook via FlipHTML
Complete Thumbnail layout
Fig 3.1 Complete Thumbnail Layout | JPEG
Fig 3.2 Complete Thumbnail Layout | PDF
Fig 3.4 Final Brand Guideline | JPEG
REFLECTIONS
Experience
In this whole module, I had great experience in publishing design-starting from choosing a book size to the creation of its layout. I really enjoyed this freedom of expression of thought and emotion while visualizing memories in a printed book during Task 2. Task 3 helped me understand different design styles, refine the identity of my brand, and learn new skills in Adobe InDesign, including digital publishing and creating interactivity. Overall, this module greatly improved my graphic design skills and knowledge in publishing design.
Observation
I observed that the publishing design process demands time, focus, and attention to detail to create something unique. Additionally, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall impact of a book, as does carefully aligning the content with the intended emotions and style in its printed form.
Findings
I have come to realize that good publishing involves taking a better view of so many important elements, all of which play an integral role in bringing out the whole outlook of the book. It also involves everything from materials and layout to fonts and imagery that go together into creating an impression. Paying attention to these minute details means the book will be able to communicate its message across and leave a dent in the minds of the readers. It involves a thoughtful mix of creativity, technical knowledge, and precision to bring the vision into being.
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