OUGD504 Studio Brief 3 - Initial Ideas

OUGD504 Studio Brief 3 - Initial Ideas

With the context for this publication in place, there are a number of elements to consider for this publication. The next essential step is to write out everything and get it all down on paper, including the considerations as suggested on the brief. Brainstorming a concept was the first stage of the process so that once this is in place, the rest of the considerations for this publication can be made. Photography books are thought to be daunting as the layout needs to lend itself to the photography, within this brief however, there is a focus on typography so considerations need to made for this too and how all elements will work to complement one another.

Considerations:

Stock Experiments
Front Cover Experiments
Concept
Grid
Target Audience 
Size & Format
Photo editing/quality
Preparing for print - Print finishes, varnishes, marks/bleeds, spot colours etc.
Binding Methods
Pagination 
Mock ups