Publishing Design - Task 4: Final Compilation and Reflection

SHIMANLIN,（0375858)

Publishing Design / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative Media

Publishing Design - Task 4: Final Compilation and Reflection

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

FINAL SUBMISSION

REFLECTIONS

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JUMP LINKS

TASK 1: EXERCISES

TASK 2: CONTENT GENERATION

TASK 3: BOOK & VIDEO PUBLISHING

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INSTRUCTIONS

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FINAL SUBMISSION

TASK 1: EXERCISES

Exercise 01: Text formatting

Fig. 1.1 Between Seasons

Exercise 02: Mock-up making

Fig.1.2 Book Size Explorations + Closed Book Mockup

Fig.1.3 Open Book Mockup

Fig.1.4 Book Mockup cover

Fig.1.5 Book Mockup Video Showcase

Exercise 03: Signature folding systems (8+8=16)

Fig.1.6 Folded System with Labels

Fig.1.7 Signature Folding System (Binded)

Exercise 04: Classical grid structure

Fig.1.8 Van de Graff, PDF

Fig.1.9 different layout styles, PDF

TASK 2: CONTENT GENERATION

3000 words formatted

Fig. 2.1 Between Seasons

Completed 16 Visuals

Fig. 2.2 Visual 01, JPEG

Fig. 2.3 Visual 02, JPEG

Fig. 2.4 Visual 03, JPEG

Fig. 2.5 Visual 04, JPEG

Fig. 2.6 Visual 05, JPEG

Fig. 2.7 Visual 06, JPEG

Fig. 2.8 Visual 07, JPEG

Fig. 2.9 Visual 08, JPEG

Fig. 2.10 Visual 09, JPEG

Fig. 2.11 Visual 10, JPEG

Fig. 2.12 Visual 11, JPEG

Fig. 2.13 Visual 12, JPEG

Fig. 2.14 Visual 13, JPEG

Fig. 2.15 Visual 14, JPEG

Fig. 2.16 Visual 15, JPEG

Fig. 2.17 Visual 16, JPEG

Fig. 2.18 Thumbnail, JPEG

Fig. 2.19 Thumbnail, JPEG

Fig. 2.20 PDF thumbnail

Fig. 2.21 Visual Compilation

TASK 3: BOOK & VIDEO PUBLISHING

TASK 3A: Book

Complete Book Layout

Fig 3.1 Complete Book Layout Thumbnail (1)

Fig 3.2 Complete Book Layout Thumbnail (2)

Fig 3.3 Complete Book Layout Thumbnail (PDF)

Fig 3.4 Complete Book Spreads (PDF)

Full book layout with cover

Fig 3.5 Full Book Layout With Cover (1)

Fig 3.6 Full Book Layout With Cover (2)

Fig 3.7 Full Book Layout With Cover (3)

Fig 3.8 Full Book Layout With Cover (PDF)

Fig 3.9 Book Spreads (PDF)

Final Book

Fig 3.10 Final Book

Fig 3.11 Final Book

Fig 3.12 Final Book

Fig 3.13 Final Book

FlipHTML

https://online.fliphtml5.com/nqceg/task3A-final/

TASK 3B: Video Publishing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwGE9FS6Lqs

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REFLECTIONS

Experience

This project gave me the opportunity to develop Between Seasons from an initial concept into a complete publication. I began by exploring the relationship between seasonal changes and personal emotions, then translated these ideas into visual elements through photography, typography, and layout design. Throughout the process, I experimented with different compositions and page arrangements to create a calm and reflective reading experience.

As the project progressed, I focused on refining the visual consistency of the book, including the connection between images, text, and page transitions. In the final stage, I prepared the physical book, reviewed the printed outcome, and created a promotional video to present the atmosphere and concept of the publication in a digital format.

Observation

During the development of the book, I observed that storytelling in publication design does not always rely on a large amount of information. The combination of images, empty space, typography, and pacing can also communicate feelings and ideas. For Between Seasons, maintaining a quiet and balanced visual rhythm was important because the book focuses on subtle changes rather than dramatic moments.

I also realised that the physical form of a book influences how the audience experiences the work. The choice of paper, printing quality, and how each page is presented can affect the mood created by the design. This reminded me that publication design needs to consider both visual concepts and physical interaction.

Findings

Through this project, I learned that a successful publication requires a strong connection between concept and visual execution. Every design choice, from image selection to layout structure, should support the message that the book wants to communicate.

This project also improved my understanding of how to express abstract ideas through visual design. By combining photography, typography, and motion presentation, I learned how different media can work together to extend the experience of a publication beyond the printed pages.