Final Pantone Book

Front Cover

Back Cover

Centre Spread

My final and developed Pantone book has changed slightly in design to be able to suit the needed format whilst also retaining all of the content needed. By making the book a double page spread it allows me to make the book smaller, and uses less paper meaning I can bind through. Rather than using a mix of paper throughout I changed the format, the cover for the front and back are made out of tracing paper, whereas all of the other parts of the book are made from card. This gives the book more durability and also gives a clear introduction into the picture I have taken my pantone swatch from, the basis of the document, allowing the audience to see the content of the book even before they open it; as well as simplifying the pagination of the book. Within my book I used a simple 5 row and 5 column grid system with a 2mm gutter. This was due to the size of the book; it allows enough room to keep space between each of the items. It also means the content, being mostly image based, allowed me to put in some consistency throughout the publication. The positioning of each image being within the same section, giving the book a sense of attachment between each of the sections; something I didn’t do with my first book, giving this one a more professional polished look.  The centre of the book shows an example of the 5 x 5 grid system; this has allowed me to create a sense of consistency in terms of layout. Each of the images and text are placed in a similar way, never using the top part of the grid, this allows for the reader to focus their attention around the content rather than the layout. The book has been bound using a 2 up saddle stitch, this give the book a sturdy spine and keeps each of the pages together motionless. I chose red as it is one of the common hues to appear in my pantone swatch selection, this works well on the cover as you can see the red on the second page through the cover. Overall I think that I have successfully created a book which gives in depth information on the use and need of colour within graphic design and art work. The book itself looks professional and works well as a bound document, the difference in stocks used gives the book an edge that is interesting and gives the audience something different in comparison to other standard publications. If I was to reprint the book I would have it printed professionally, to be able to get the colours I used precise, due to time constraints I needed to print the book myself on a standard non-industry standard printer. I would also consider the binding method more, as the binding on the cover was slightly off; the book needed to be threaded before it was folded in order to create a bind along the centre.

Also post binding this book I evaluated the use of IKB in Graphic design, for each of the examples I have given in my book. Although this was done post binding the book, and I am unable to insert the information, which can be found on my blog, if I was to reproduce the book this is an element I would take into consideration and insert the information on a different type of stock, as I have done with the cover; adapting the pagination accordingly.