The binding method is important to consider at this stage because it influences how the pages will be turned and space available for content. This became apparent during Studio Brief 01 because the Japanese binding took up a considerable amount of space and I had to adapt my page layout as a response. From my research, Japanese bind is used for landscape publications because more space is available for content.
Japanese Stab Stitch is a useful technique because single pieces of paper can be bound together, without the need to fold it in half and think about pagination. This makes it easier to create the publication.
Eva K. Cassetta
Cassetta is a graphic designer based in New York. She 'enjoys the balance of functionality and beauty that books offer, as well as their limitless possibilities of form.' I can relate to Cassetta's opinion which is inspiring because I am beginning to find designers that I can relate to.
Cassetta has adapted the traditional binding method by making the stitch and stock visible which makes the publication look engaging and allows the publication to be opened completely. I would like to learn the skills to create a hard cover publication using Japanese stab stitching because it will make my outcome look professional, add a quality finish and also protect the content.
Other examples of hardcover Japanese stab stitch:
The technique has a lot of different variations, particularly with what the visible binding looks like. This adds tactility and makes the publication more engaging. I aim to explore ways in which I can create more expressive visible binding.
Planning and Development
Sketched out my pagination so I was able to distinguish the style and content for each double page spread. This helped me to visualise my page composition to be more expressive and break the rules of design.
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