Design for Print - Evaluation

During design for print I was introduced to new methods of production which would lead to the manufacture of the final outcome, in this case a publication. I explored methods of binding which I had seen before yet not attempted to produce myself. The brief required research into aspects of book design I had not previously looked at, this opened me up to new styles and methods of book production, this researched influenced how my own book was produced and the look and feel of it too. Through realising a problem to solve is a good way to look at a brief, I have become more efficient in seeing what is relevant and what is not to a project and that the best solution to a problem is to think outside the box, I have been introduced to new research techniques which help to produce a wider range of relevant research which has directly influenced the outcome for this brief.

Design for print is very relevant to the module "Design Production" as it focusses on the production aspects and has made me more aware of the details which go into produce a book which will be marketed and sold. The project has introduced me to new means of production for a publication and has also shown how each aspect of design has to be relevant and work.

I feel I have explored a range of concepts and problems, and then found a resolution to my chosen concept.  I have explored relevant topics of research both primary and secondary, looking at the concept and also considering the production, of which each aspect of the book has been influenced by an section of my research. Using the assessment criteria I have progressed through the project with looking for a problem, researching potential solutions and then developing and producing a final outcome which is a solution to the problem.

I received little feedback for this module and that which I did receive came to little help as the brief was ending when I received it. I did get feedback regarding my cover which did help. The end of project feedback I received was very divided in that some people loved the physical aspect of the collaged cover and others thought it would be best to scan it in and produce it through that way.

Overall I have reached the learning outcome of this brief though I feel it is far from my strongest submission though the work produced is to a strong level and it is a clear solution to the problem identified at the beginning of the brief. The book itself is well produced and unique, it identifies a gap in the market and fills it. I feel the product is successful in the way it meets its target audience and would attract the people it is made for. I believe the book explores the concept of Music Culture in leeds and shows good examples of the wide range of acts and performers that are shaping the image of leeds.