Speaking From Experience: Interim Crit

To further develop our initial ideas we received feedback on the illustrations and books produced so far for Ben, Simon and Amber consisting of help tips we wish we would have known at the beginning of the year. The Indesign files for each booklet where presented in order to gain feedback as well as the images shown in figures 1 and 2.

Feedback:
Initially feedback found that the concept was strong however the books lacked consistency which was highlighted by the contrast between the yellow within Ben's book and the black and white of Amber and Simons. Furthermore it was also suggested that we could split the books based on each tutor and the time spent with them over the year. Therefor individual books will be produced for Ben, Amber and Simon with the addition of a COP and PPP book as these modules are quite small so will be grouped together in order to create a booklet. Additionally it was also suggested that we create a book for Rob out tutor who left after a few months. In relation to the illustrations people found them accurate, being able to identify each on there own. Furthermore the simplistic nature allowed the illustrations to fir within the book without clashing against the patterns featured. In order to create more consistency throughout the book it was suggested that the text could be place in the same layout throughout or colour/pattern could be used. Initially we had planned to incorporate a traditional print method within each book in order to demonstrate the different skills and methods the students will learn over the year, however due to time constraints this wasn't possible.

Following this crit we discussed as a group the best way to respond. We considering the idea to incorporate a consistant colour however as the colour and typefaces used are the tutors
favourite we decided to keep Ambers and Simons monochrome. However in order to respond to feedback and make the designs more consistent the incorporation of pattern on the same side as Ben's book will be implemented within each book, matching the pattern to a certain personality trait such as checkered shirts for Simon.

Figure 1

Figure 2