OUGD504 / Studio Brief 03 / Type in context publication / Research

Inspiration from books from Village bookstore in terms of photo layout, page arrangement, front covers and binding methods.

Fold out paper glued on the page makes the book more interactive, this makes the reader more interested and hopefully be more inclined to read it. 

Tape binding - this is a practical, clean way of binding as well as having a personal feel to it with the textured tape. 

OUGD503 / Responsive / Studio Brief 01 / Looking in to briefs

Individual competitions / life briefs found:

Penguin Random House Design Award 2016

http://www.graphiccompetitions.com/students-only/penguin-random-house-design-award-2016

International Raggae Poster Contest 2015

http://www.graphiccompetitions.com/graphic-design/international-reggae-poster-contest-2015/#at_pco=smlwn-1.0&at_si=562f766e08feab01&at_ab=per-15&at_pos=0&at_tot=1

A Clockwork Orange / already existing book cover designs:

OUGD504 / Canons of page construction

De Divina Proportione 

How to do it...

The Golden Selection of 100cm:
100cm / 1.618 = 61.80cm
100cm = 61.80 to 38.20 is 1:1.618

Or 100cm x 161.80cm
the ratio of 100cm to 161.80cm is 1:1.618


The Golden Ratio

The theory is supposed to create a harmonious proportion through mathematics of 1.618.

An example of the golden ratio with graph paper using the 1.618 is shown below, completed in todays session. The golden ratio is very arbitrary system which is determined by the viewers opinion on harmonious, I personally feel that the theory could work in graphic design using type sizes and for page sizes, however it can start to look a bit forced.

Van De Graaf

The Van de Graaf canon is a historical method that may have been used in page layout design to create a page with aesthetically pleasing proportions. This canon is also known as the "secret canon" used in many medieval manuscripts and incunabula.

This is an organised and very precise way to arrange page layout, however this also could be seen as quite boring page layout as the end product leads to a symmetrical page layout with each text box close to the inside border.

OUGD504 / Print finishes / Study Task 03

De-bossing & embossing

Embossing and debossing are two techniques used to imprint impressed or depressed images onto paper. Embossing is a raised design. The raised area can have ink applied to it, foil applied, or it can be left. When an embossed area is not printed or foil stamped it is known as a blind emboss. 

Debossing is the opposite of embossing. With debossing, the imprinted design causes depressions in the material leaving a debossed imprint of the image on the stock.

Vinyl 

To create a vinyl print finish - rub the vinyl firmly on the project, then lift the transfer paper, carefully making sure that all the vinyl is stuck down. Use the silhouette scraper to transfer the vinyl to a clean dry surface.

Cut out

Varnishing

Varnish is a transparent protective finish. It can be used in wood finishing but also for other materials, such as paper, shown in the publication below. This finish creates a glossy texture.

Foiling

Foilong is the application of a metallic foil, often gold or silver, to paper where a heated die is stamped onto the foil, making it cling to the surface leaving the design of the die on the paper. Foil stamping can be combined with embossing to create a more striking 3D image. Like this page below:

OUGD504 / Blogging workshop / Task 04

Re-write the last blog post:

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

OUGD504 / Studio Brief 03 / Type in context publication / Brief

The concept of the pictures for the type in context is festivals (Boomtown in Winchester and Outlook in Pula, Croatia). The pictures were taken on disposable cameras as it it reflects the festival experience in a more authentic way. As a result of using a disposable some of the pictures are poor quality, this is the only downside to using this form of camera as the outcome is unknown until printed.

OUGD504 / Blogging workshop / Task 03

What is the difference between the following types of writing:

Describing
Analysing
Evaluating
Contextualising
Theorising
Narrating

Sunday, 4 October 2015

OUGD504 / My Design Process / Development 2

After viewing the leaflet as a whole it has become apparent that there's too much white space. Highlighting the letters adds depth and colour to the design.

The weight of the line has been experimented with to fit the word 'feedback' inside, although this design results in the word become illegible. Having the numbers in white works well as it makes them stand out however this design cannot be carried out as there isn't access to a white printer. 

OUGD504 / Blogging workshop / Task 02

Re-write a blog entry where a design decision has been made based on preference or aesthetic comparison using only objective justifications for the decision. 

Friday, 9 October 2015

OUGD504 / Studio Brief 02 / Logostarter / Post feedback

Feedback has been undertaken - the kerning has been altered, also a line has been added to the R and on the other logotype the line has been taken from the K.

After a feedback session was set up it has become clear that the logotype with diagonal lines involved is most preferred as it suggests the idea of flat pack furniture more successfully, the only concern is that the line could make the R look like a P leading it to be slightly illegible. To resolve this problem a few different variations of the R have been produced, the alteration of the diagonal line in the R makes the logotype more legible from a far. 

OUGD504 / Blogging workshop / Task 01

In todays session the task is to re-write a previous blog post converting it in to third person. 

OUGD504 / Studio Brief 02 / Logostarter / Feedback

In todays feedback session it was confirmed that the logo below is most successful. 

It was suggested that the kerning could be altered, and to convert the outlined letters to fill which would create a more block like effect. Another point that was made is that the K and the R should either both have a line through or be both open, this way the letterforms would be more consistent.