- What did you learn?
I learned hot to properly create the layout of a book, with various typefaces and different settings.
- What was easy?
I had an idea of the design I wanted to use originally. I wanted to make the book a “vaporwave” theme, but the more I looked into it and tested various things, the more I realized a better theme was “nostalgia”. This became the basis of almost everything I did.
- What was challenging?
I wouldn’t say the project was challenging. I had a clear view of what I wanted from beginning to end. The hardest parts were probably the layouts themselves, trying to fit everything properly. Once I had it, I was able to focus on the design aspect of my project.
- How could your submission be improved?
Normally my ambitions get the better of me, and I end up turning in a product that I’m not completely happy with. This time it’s the opposite. I did everything I personally wanted to do. I don’t feel as if I need to improve much, however others may feel differently.
- How can the professor improve the assignment in the future?
I don’t see much room for improvement. I would personally get rid of the printing aspect, as I don’t feel it adds much.
- How might you apply your knowledge in future assignments or work scenarios?
Being able to use Indesign properly will definitely help the organization of my future assignments. Indesign is not a program I have worked with very much in the past, but I now see it’s usefulness.