Publishing Design - Final Compilation & Reflection

Azmina Fathima Haris (0337113)

Publishing Design
Final Compilation & Reflection


INSTRUCTIONS

Exercises

Project 1

Project 2

Final Project

SUBMISSIONS

Exercises 

Mockup-making

Fig.1 Size exploration (mockup)

Fig.1.1 Staple binding (inside)

Fig.1.2 Staple binding (outside)

Van de Graaf Grid

Fig.1.4 Van de Graaf grid (on paper)

Fig.1.5 Van de Graaf grid (InDesign)

Signature Folding System

Fig.1.6 Threefold mockup (16 pages)

Fig.1.7 Binding of signature mockup

Fig.1.8 Signatures opened (front)

Fig.1.8 Signatures opened (back)

Grids

Fig. 1.9 Book #1 drawn grid

Fig. 2 Book #1 drawn grid

Fig. 2.1 Book #1 drawn grid

Fig.2.2 Book #1 drawn grid

Fig. 2.3 Book #2 drawn grid

Fig. 2.4 Book #2 drawn grid

Project 1 - Content generation




Visuals -

Fig. 2.5 Introduction - passport

Fig. 2.6 Chapter 1 - Graffiti

Fig. 2.7 Chapter 1 - Postcard

Fig. 2.8 Chapter 1 - Doors

Fig. 2.9 Chapter 2 - Souk

Fig. 3 Chapter 2 - Rose-coloured glasses

Fig. 3.1 Chapter 2 - Street sign

Fig. 3.2 Chapter 2 - Babouche

Fig.3.3 Chapter 2 - Babouche

Fig. 3.4 Chapter 2 - Babouche

Fig. 3.5 Chapter 2 - Moroccan tea

Fig. 3.6 Chapter 3 - Stray cat

Fig.3.7 Chapter 3 - carpets

Fig. 3.8 Chapter 3 - Tabletop flatlay

Fig. 3.9 Chapter 4 - Wildflowers

Fig. 3.5 Chapter 4 - Across Gibraltar

Fig. 3.6 Chapter 4 - Cave of Hercules

Thumbnails of visuals -



Project 2 - Book

PDF thumbnails -



PDF file -

Final thumbnails -

Fig. 3.7 Book cover

Fig.3.8 Final work 

Fig.3.9 Final work 

Fig.4 Final work 

Fig. 4.1 Printed outcome (book cover)

Fig. 4.2 Printed outcome

Fig. 4.3 Printed outcome

Fig. 4.4 Printed outcome

Fig. 4.5 Printed outcome

Fig. 4.6 Printed outcome

Fig. 4.7 Printed outcome

Fig. 4.8 Printed outcome

Fig. 4.9 Printed outcome

Fig. 5 Printed outcome

Fig. 5.1 Printed outcome

Fig. 5.2 Printed outcome

Fig. 5.3 Printed outcome

Fig. 5.4 Printed outcome

Fig. 5.5 Printed outcome

Fig. 5.6 Printed outcome

Fig.5.7 printed outcome

Fig. 5.8 Printed outcome

Fig.5.9 Printed outcome (back cover) 

Fig. 6 Book sleeve (outside)

Fig. 6.1 Book inside sleeve

10 best spreads -

Fig. 3.1 Spread #1

Fig.3.2 Spread #2

Fig.3.3 Spread #3

Fig.3.4 Spread #4

Fig.3.5 Spread #5

Fig.3.6 Spread #6

Fig.3.7 Spread #7

Fig.3.8 Spread #8

Fig.3.9 Spread #9

Fig.4 Spread #10

Final Project - eBook 

Animations -

Fig.7.2 Graffiti

Fig. 7.3 Blue doors everywhere

Fig.7.4 Rose-coloured glasses

Fig. 7.5 Street sign

Fig.7.6 The Souk

Fig. 7.7 Babouche

Fig.7.8 Moroccan tea

Fig.7.9 Carpets

Fig. 8 Carpet (floating down)

Fig.8.1 Tagine

Fig.8.2 Stray cat

Fig. 8.3 Wildflowers

Fig. 8.4 Mausoleum of Mohammed V

Fig. 8.4 Caves of Hercules

JPEG of cover and best spreads

Fig. 8.5 Cover

Fig. 8.6 Spread #1

Fig. 8.7 Spread #2

Fig. 8.8 Spread #3

Fig. 8.9 Spread #4

Fig. 9.0 Spread #5

Fig. 9.1 Spread #6

PDF of thumbnails:

PDF file:



Online ebook for iPad:



Link to Online ebook: https://indd.adobe.com/view/53d97997-5a52-4f7f-91af-7abf9af1df37

REFLECTIONS

EXPERIENCES

I found myself looking forward to this module a lot and it's probably the one where I've learnt most from - about graphic design as a whole and also about myself. As someone who loved books and reading growing up, I got to learn so much about the process behind the scenes, from author to reader. Once again, it showed me how understated the design process is and how important it is all the more to make it functional. I realised how much thought and input goes into something that a reader wouldn't notice and what difference it would make, in both digital and print. The lectures we had on publishing were also very interesting and I think I'll miss this class very much; the whole experience and also the chance to experiment and develop our own style. It was strange seeing how far we have all come in terms of developing a style and an identity for ourselves through our work.

OBSERVATIONS

Compared to our process in InDesign the previous semesters, I think we managed to get fairly comfortable with the software and I managed to learn quite a few new features; I often end up up forgetting these new findings and shortcuts we learn. I also felt that I was able to understand layouts better and finds ways to things more interesting as I progressed through each project. This was something I only realised when Mr. Vinod pointed out, comparing the first spread to the last. I felt that with enough research and working with different kinds of material I would be able to experiment and work on developing better ideas. Considering that this was a simple project with content we created ourselves, I want to understand how different variables factor in on how a layout is designed - the theme and the intended audience, for instance.

FINDINGS

This module, strangely enough, taught me a lot about myself and habits I fall into. For instance, I realise when I focus more on the overall layout and the composition of a spread and how each element interacts, I tend to panic and overlook the typography (resulting in rather embarrassing mistakes). I also felt that I stay within the lines too much, quite literally, and fear experimenting - sometimes I am unsure of how to proceed and step back, but often times I dread the worst possible outcome and stay clear of anything that could have possibly, been an interesting end result. This naturally creates consistency and symmetry, but in a way that has become predictable and rather boring. While this module has taught me so much about graphic design and everything there is to it, what I have realised is how much more there is to learn and experience and how little I know - which is only a little overwhelming but also an exciting thought.