Studio Brief 3: Production of Catalogue

In order to produce the catalogue a team has been put together, managed by Lorna and I, to screen print the cover, digitally print the spreads and bind the book together. The ability to use sewing machines to bind the books allows for a quick and easy system when stitching the books which would otherwise be time consuming if done by hand (see figure 1).  However the initial setting up of these took a while as I was the only group member available to work on this, causing a delay in the printing process. I feel this process would have been quicker and easier if additional help was available as when trying to manage the group it was difficult to get people to respond as they where busy doing other work. Certain members wouldn't give up there time in order help within the group making it difficult to manage and complete tasks as I was left to do most of the work. Once the sewing machines where set up some test pieces where completed using scrap paper in order to find the correct settings and stitch for use within the book (see figure 2). The correct settings 0 and 0 in relation to the creation of a straight saddle stitch with a setting of 5 to create a longer stitch (see figures 3). Originally thin newsprint was going to be used in order to make the books easier to bind however this wouldn't go through the printers resulting in the use of thicker newsprint which would fit through the printer (see figure 4). Additionally this makes the catalogue sturdier adding a higher quality finish in comparison to the cheaper black and white versions which will be used within the exhibition (see figures 4-5). The use of orange and blue string creates a professional finishing touch and also links to the brand colours allowing the orange to be further incorporated within the book (see figure 2). It was also difficult to work out and budget costs throughout the production processes however I'm pleased with the skills I've been able to develop within this process. Overall the production processes presented some challenges but where managed well by both Lorna and myself with the final catalogues begin produced successfully. Figures 6 show the limited edition full coloured versions of the catalogue which will be produced in the way as detailed above. 

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