Publishing Design - Final Compilation & Reflection

5/4/2023 - 5/7/2023 (Week 1 - Week 14)

Anna Chin Siaw Fong / 0354370 
Publishing Design / Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media / Taylor's University
Final Compilation & Reflection

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LINKS

Task 1: Exercises

Task 2: Content Generation

Task 3(A): Book

Task 3(B): EBook

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FINAL SUBMISSION

Task 1: Exercise

2/4/2023 - 15/5/2023 (Week 1 - Week 7)

Exercise 1 - Text Formatting

Fig 1.0 Text Formatting

Exercise 2: Mock-up Making

Fig 2.0 Book Size Exploration

Fig 2.1 Final Book Mock-up

Fig 2.2 Final Book Mock-up Inside

Fig 2.3 Stapler Binding

Fig 2.4 Flat Lay

Exercise 3: Signature Folding System

Fig 3.0 Signature fold closed

Fig 3.1 Signature fold opened

Fig 3.2 Signature fold front (unfolded)

Fig 3.3 Signature fold back (unfolded)

Fig 3.4 Signature fold outer binding

Fig 3.4 Signature fold inner binding

Exercise 4: Classical Grid Structure

Fig 4.0 Van de Graaff (JPEG)

Fig 4.1 Van de Graaff (PDF)

Exercise 5: Determining Grid

For this exercise, we were to find a book layout online and determine the grids used. 

Fig 5.0 Determining grid (JPEG)

Fig 5.1 Determining grid (PDF)

Exercise 6: Form & Movement 

Fig 6.0 Form and Movement

Fig 6.1 Form and Movement with Colour

Fig 6.2 Form and Movement with Image

Fig 6.3 Form and Movement with Text

Fig 6.4 Form and Movement Combined (B&W, Colour, Image & Text)

Task 2: Content Generation

2/4/2023 - 24/4/2023 (Week 1 - Week 4)

Fig 7.0 Visual 1

Fig 7.1 Visual 2

Fig 7.2 Visual 3

Fig 7.3 Visual 4

Fig 7.4 Visual 5

Fig 7.5 Visual 6

Fig 7.6 Visual 7

Fig 7.7 Visual 8

Fig 7.8 Visual 9

Fig 7.9 Visual 10

Fig 7.10 Visual 11

Fig 7.11 Visual 12

Fig 7.12 Visual 13

Fig 7.13 Visual 14

Fig 7.14 Visual 15

Fig 7.15 Visual 16

Fig 7.16 Visual Compilation (PDF)

Fig 7.17 Visual Thumbnail (JPEG)

Fig 7.18 Visual Thumbnail (PDF)

Task 3(A): Book

24/4/2023 - 22/5/2023 (Week 4 - Week 8)

Thumbnail Layouts

Fig 8.0 Final Thumbnail (JPEG)

Fig 8.1 Final Thumbnail (PDF)

Final Spreads

Fig 9.0 Final Spreads (JPEG)

Fig 9.1 Final Spreads (PDF)

Final Book Mockup

Book Printed On:

Cover: Artcard 260gsm Gloss Lamination

Content: Artcard 157gsm

Binding: Stapler Binding

Fig 10.0 Book Mockup (Colour)

Fig 10.1 Book Mockup (Colour)

Fig 10.2 Book Mockup (Colour)

Fig 10.3 Book Mockup Video (Colour)

Link: https://youtu.be/5yy5kzJilG4

FlipHTML

 

Fig 11.0 Book FlipHTML

     

Link: https://online.fliphtml5.com/msjdn/gvxz/

Task 3(B): EBook

12/6/2023 - 3/7/2023 (Week 9 - Week 13)

Thumbnail Layout

Fig 12.0 Thumbnail Layout (JPEG)

Fig 12.1 Thumbnail Layout (PDF)

<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lP-DHeHJS1RR7sGJEpYSZswJlz9xjRJg/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe>       

Final Brand Guideline

*Document is best viewed using Google Chrome.

Link to EBook: https://indd.adobe.com/view/1f99e007-c3bf-4612-b44c-d0b0e122eb92

Fig 12.2 Final Brand Guideline (PDF)

<iframe src="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-ADhbEQw2Lshi4y4dU5oSaVBtXqV5nCW/preview" width="640" height="480" allow="autoplay"></iframe>

Fig 12.3 Final Brand Guideline (JPEG)

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REFLECTION

Experience

Throughout my course on publishing design, I have gained invaluable experience that has greatly aided me in creating my book. The various exercises and assignments offered in the course have been instrumental in honing my skills and providing me with a solid foundation. This course has also helped me understand the step by step process of creating a book. The exercises and assignments were also helpful in helping me understand the anatomy of a book and refine my skills as I create a book. 

Observation

I observed that throughout this course, I was struggling to come up with consistent visuals for my book. At times, maintaining a coherent design theme felt daunting, and I grappled with finding the right balance between creativity and consistency. However, as I received feedback from Mr. Vinod, I learned to refine my concepts and identify visual elements that could tie the style of my book together. 

Findings

One significant finding from my course was the improvement in my layout design skills. Initially, I encountered difficulties in arranging the content of my book in a visually appealing and functional manner. However, with the guidance of Mr. Vinod, I was able to overcome these challenges and create well-structured layouts that enhanced the overall look of my book. This newfound knowledge and ability to design effective layouts will undoubtedly help me in the future if I ever were to design a book again.