YEARBOOK - developed pitch

Because of issues with the original pitch, we were all asked to present our ideas again. We decided to develop our initial ideas, and direct them even more towards the Printed Textiles course. We developed some content regarding typefaces, layout and format in order to make our vision more clear and focused.

Interactive Examples

We wanted the publication to be something really interactive and tactile that the user could experience. We researched existing publications that featured interesting formats and processes to show how different interactive elements could be included within the yearbook. We focused on how page inserts and formats could be used to highlight information and content, for example relevant quotes could be put on these pages.

Pattern and Print

We were really inspired by geometric pattern and shape during this process, which we have seen being used within the course. Geometric prints are extremely bold and eye catching, and would therefore make the publication stand out, giving it shelf appeal. The colour of the print would then determine the colour scheme. The pattern is something that an individual on the course could come up with as part of a brief for example. 

Type and Colour

The next aspect we looked at was the type. As before, we would keep the titles and headers a serif typeface. Galaxie Copernicus Extrabold would be a really effective type to use as it is decorative and bold, giving it a strong visual. We then used stock samples from G.F Smith to consider our colour scheme, contrasting light pastel tones with darker rich shades that would create a really effective and eye catching visual. 

Stock and Processes

We originally thought that the stock we were going to use for the publication was from G.F Smith, therefore we used the sample book to find suitable paper. We wanted to add texture in order to strengthen the content of the book, as well as looking at stock that would be more appropriate for the content. Coloured stock was also explored that linked in nicely with out colour palette - these would be used for the inserts and quotes. 

The Brief

As previously mentioned, we really want to create a wrap around for the cover that would feature a print. This would then fold out into a poster that featured the student's names as a memorable keepsake. In order to choose a print, we have decided to propose a small brief for the Textiles students to produce a pattern for the cover. This is something that we would have to discuss with the tutors to see whether or not it would be feasible.

Layout

Finally, we have developed some possible layouts and compositions for the book. We plan on having two students per double page spread, where they will be allowed a maximum on four images of their work. Their name will be featured in a serif typeface, alongside a 200 word paragraph that describes themselves and their practice. 

YEARBOOK - initial pitch

Myself, Emily and Jenna decided to get together in a group and pitch our ideas for one of the yearbooks. We felt that we would work really effectively in a team together as we get on extremely well and evidently will be able to compromise, organise and project manage - using all of our skill sets to our advantage.

We initially directed our pitch towards the Printed Textiles and Surface Pattern Design course as we felt that this was the type of content that we really wanted to work with, and the approach we took towards the pitch reflected the personality of the course. However, our concept is fully adaptable to any of the courses, and we would be happy to be given the opportunity to work with any of the courses.

We began by looking at existing publications that would allow us to gain a better understanding of the brief and what is required from it. We focused our research on publications that had interesting layouts, or had used processes. For example, we were interested in looking at including different paper formats throughout the book that would create interaction. As the Printed Textiles course is extremely hands on, working with print and pattern, we wanted to replicate this in the publication by producing something eye catching and tactile. 

From this, we began to explore possible colour schemes and typefaces. We wanted to work with bright and vivid colours that would make an individual want to pick up and interact with the book. These colours could take the form of a geometric pattern for example. The typefaces we have explore are Bodoni and Gill Sans. We wanted a serif type for the display as this would create a sophisticated and strong visual. A sans serif type will be used for the body copy for legibility and readability purposes. 

We were really inspired by geometric pattern and shape during this process, which we have seen being used within the course. Geometric prints are extremely bold and eye catching, and would therefore make the publication stand out, giving it shelf appeal. The colour of the print would then determine the colour scheme. The pattern is something that an individual on the course could come up with as part of a brief for example. 

In terms of our format, we wanted to make the publication as interactive as possible. One way to do this is through the use of a wrap around cover. This would be covered in the chosen print and would open out as a poster. The reverse would then have a list of all the individuals on the course, offering a memorable design and a keepsake. We would also include different page formats within the book that would have quotes on that were related to the course and the student's experiences of it.