PUBLISHING DESIGN – FINAL PROJECT
29.08.19 –
Week X – Week X
Feryn Juliesta Sulia (0336407)
Publishing Design
Final Project
How Publishing Works: A Book Designer's Perspective by Zoe Sadokierski
Authors don’t write books, they write manuscripts. Publishing is the process of getting an author’s manuscript into the hands of a reader, by materializing it – giving it form, as a book. This may be printed (a codex) or digital (an ebook). "Publishing is the process of getting the author's story out of her or his head and into the hands of a reader." - Zoe Sadokierski
Within the publishing house, different departments deal with different aspects of the publishing process. Editorial is concerned with content: ensuring the story/information is communicated in a clear and engaging way. Sales, Marketing and Publicity are concerned with context: figuring out where the book sits in the market, how to get it into bookstores, and reviewed.
Desktop Publishing vs. Graphic Design by Jacci Howard Bear
They are similar but not exactly the same. Graphic design and desktop publishing share so many similarities that people often use the terms interchangeably.
Week X – Week X
Feryn Juliesta Sulia (0336407)
Publishing Design
Final Project
INSTRUCTION
FINAL PROJECT
For the final, we need to start animating the visuals.
First try of layout in pdf:
JPG of final layout after feedbacks:
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| Fig 1.0 The Story Up Above |
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| Fig 1.1 Above |
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| Fig 1.2 Balcony Spaced Out |
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| Fig 1.3 Script on the Wall |
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| Fig 1.4 Going Up |
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| Fig 1.5 Big Bear |
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| Fig 1.6 Small Bear |
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| Fig 1.7 Star-Filled Night Sky |
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| Fig 1.8 Arc the Bear |
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| Fig 1.9 Window Spaced Out |
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| Fig 1.10 Stairs to the Moon |
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| Fig 1.11 Pegasus |
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| Fig 1.12 Kid |
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| Fig 1.13 Small Beach |
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| Fig 1.14 Beach |
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| Fig 1.15 Cassiopeia |
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| Fig 1.16 Cepheus |
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| Fig 1.17 Lighthouse |
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| Fig 1.18 Herb on Crab |
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| Fig 1.19 House Yard Flower Pot |
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| Fig 1.20 Outer Space |
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| Fig 1.21 Revelation |
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| Fig 1.22 Backpack |
JPG of final layout after feedbacks:
FEEDBACKS
Week 9
I was absent this week.
I was absent this week.
Week 10
I showed Mr. Vinod some animations and he said it is okay.
I showed Mr. Vinod some animations and he said it is okay.
Week 11
Mr. Vinod suggested some changes for my book after he saw the printed outcome of it.
Week 12
Mr. Vinod commented on my parallax animation that the arrow does not shoot straightly. Also, he told me to figure out the navigation to put on the e-book.
Week 13
Mr. Vinod said the animation is good but some of them have some that could be improved, he added that if I can make it looping correctly it would be better, but I always had a problem to export it to gif if I tried to make it loop perfectly. Also, I need to fix the pdf file on the blog because the page orientation is confusing and to add a black outline to each spread, and I need to change the image of the blog to horizontal not vertical. Then, I need to colour correct some images that are yellow.
Mr. Vinod suggested some changes for my book after he saw the printed outcome of it.
Week 12
Mr. Vinod commented on my parallax animation that the arrow does not shoot straightly. Also, he told me to figure out the navigation to put on the e-book.
Week 13
Mr. Vinod said the animation is good but some of them have some that could be improved, he added that if I can make it looping correctly it would be better, but I always had a problem to export it to gif if I tried to make it loop perfectly. Also, I need to fix the pdf file on the blog because the page orientation is confusing and to add a black outline to each spread, and I need to change the image of the blog to horizontal not vertical. Then, I need to colour correct some images that are yellow.
REFLECTIONS
EXPERIENCES
Week 9
I was absent.
I was absent.
Week 10
I realized the layout of my book is not very interesting in the end, so I was so confused to figure out how would the Ipad layout would look like.
I realized the layout of my book is not very interesting in the end, so I was so confused to figure out how would the Ipad layout would look like.
Week 11
This week, I made some changes to the book layout after Mr. Vinod saw the printed book. Then, I tried to finish as much gif as I can in class.
This week, I made some changes to the book layout after Mr. Vinod saw the printed book. Then, I tried to finish as much gif as I can in class.
Week 12
This week is very stressful and hectic for all of the class. Since we need to finish all the animations and layout.
This week is very stressful and hectic for all of the class. Since we need to finish all the animations and layout.
Week 13
This week class felt so stressful and hectic because we need to compile every needed file to the blog perfectly. Since I'm not a very organized person, this activity is very confusing and tiring for me. But, everyone seems tired too.
This week class felt so stressful and hectic because we need to compile every needed file to the blog perfectly. Since I'm not a very organized person, this activity is very confusing and tiring for me. But, everyone seems tired too.
OBSERVATIONS
Week 9
I was absent.
I was absent.
Week 10
I see that my classmates' layout are interesting and would be so interesting if put in an Ipad layout.
I see that my classmates' layout are interesting and would be so interesting if put in an Ipad layout.
Week 11
I see a few of my classmates need to re-print the book.
I see a few of my classmates need to re-print the book.
Week 12
I see that everyone in the class is pressured by the submission we need to do by this week.
I see that everyone in the class is pressured by the submission we need to do by this week.
Week 13
I see that the final outcome of my classmates is very good, I see that they explored a lot of things in after effects than I did because they used the puppet wrap and effects that I haven't explored before.
I see that the final outcome of my classmates is very good, I see that they explored a lot of things in after effects than I did because they used the puppet wrap and effects that I haven't explored before.
FINDINGS
Week 9
I was absent
I was absent
Week 10
I find that it is so important to follow the grid we decided in the first place.
I find that it is so important to follow the grid we decided in the first place.
Week 11
I find a lot of problems while exporting the animation to gif.
I find a lot of problems while exporting the animation to gif.
Week 12
I find that I procrastinated a lot as I have a lot to be finished by this week.
I find that I procrastinated a lot as I have a lot to be finished by this week.
Week 13
I find myself need to explore more about softwares and try something outside my comfort zone.
I find myself need to explore more about softwares and try something outside my comfort zone.
FURTHER READINGS
17 eBook Templates and Design Tips
eBooks have multiple pages and contain long-form text. They can be structured like traditional books with chapters and headings. They can be mainly text based, or they can have lots of supporting graphs, photographs and charts so they look more like magazines.
Applying your brand colors to your eBook will instantly make it appear more professional. Color tips: A light or white background is best for readability’s sake. Body text should mostly be dark, though you can use accent colors (sparingly) for headlines or key words. Add a link color for any hyperlinks so they stand out. Don’t use more than 4 colors, max.
Pick fonts that showcase your brand. Above all, keep it readable. Font tips: Don’t use more than 3 fonts per eBook. Try using one font for the headlines and one for the body copy. When in doubt, stick to the template fonts. Stay away from handwritten or calligraphy-style fonts that no one can read. Different fonts have different personalities that should reflect your “brand personality.”
Layout tips: Use lists. Use images. Add captions to your images (people actually love reading them). Use icons and illustrations. Same deal: Venngage has an icon/illustration library with thousands of options. Try using icons in place of bullet points in your list. Use headlines: a title headline (H1), a subheader (H2) and smaller headings within that subheader as needed (H3).
How Publishing Works: A Book Designer's Perspective by Zoe Sadokierski
Authors don’t write books, they write manuscripts. Publishing is the process of getting an author’s manuscript into the hands of a reader, by materializing it – giving it form, as a book. This may be printed (a codex) or digital (an ebook). "Publishing is the process of getting the author's story out of her or his head and into the hands of a reader." - Zoe Sadokierski
Within the publishing house, different departments deal with different aspects of the publishing process. Editorial is concerned with content: ensuring the story/information is communicated in a clear and engaging way. Sales, Marketing and Publicity are concerned with context: figuring out where the book sits in the market, how to get it into bookstores, and reviewed.
The designer is generally commissioned by the publisher or editor overseeing the title. Some publishers have creative directors, who commission (freelance) or assign (in-house) designers. The designer is given a brief, a document that outlines the format (size and shape), production schedule, information about the content and context of the book including a blurb (a version of what end ups on the back cover), and passages that represent the writing style and plot. I also read the full manuscript. Unless it’s a maths textbook.
Desktop Publishing vs. Graphic Design by Jacci Howard Bear
They are similar but not exactly the same. Graphic design and desktop publishing share so many similarities that people often use the terms interchangeably.
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