Studio Brief 2 Publication 1.7

Due to bad planning, I didn't book a printing appointment in the College which meant I had to choose a printing company based in Leeds. This meant I couldn't choose a specific stock to use as Hobs only has a limited selection. Instead of using a matt, textured stock, I had to resort to a slightly glossy, coated stock. The printers recommended that I should use a 180gsm stock for the cover and then 160gsm for the content. I thought this was a wise decision as the cover will make the publication hold its shape and adds a feel of quality. Thinner pages are more malleable so the page can be turned easily.

Immediately I wasn't pleased with the wrap around cover because of the way the black type has been cut off. But it suggests continuity so I deliver visual cues as to what the publication is called, this is engaging. The focus of my cover was to provide a contemporary example of typesetting, inspired by Eike Konig, however I think I could have made the cover more engaging if I made a more expressive composition of type:

Black typography provides more contrast so the negative space is more prominent:

Unfortunately the stock on the cover may have been too thick because when I folded it in half, the ink began to crack and fray on the spine.

Shape created out of the join of typography reflects the stylistic themes inside the publication and the title.

Printing a double page spread that has an image on both sides of the page was influenced by The Art Form Magazine and also What Youth. Having large images accompanying text is more engaging and stimulating for the reader. 

Example of a consistent layout spread over two pages using a 9x9 grid system.

Reading the information once printed was more satisfying as the content flowed from page to page. I enjoyed setting the type alongside images but I need to be more consistent.