Thursday, May 11, 2017

Booklet Critique

We had a walk around critique in class I showed my booklets and asked a few questions.


This was the feedback.

1. Do you like the book better with ripped or without ripped edges?

2.Should I wear down the cover to symbolise the bruises that life can cause on the outside of a body?

  • I think that the typeface and the dark blues looks sophisticated so wearing down the cover may not work with this look.
  • No as that suggests 'the end of the road' a well lived life. You want to encourage them to keep going. not to just accept the lives they lived.
  • It isn't necessary to wear down the cover. The book should symbolise clearing the mind.
  • I actually think a clean, neat front cover is more effective. An intentionally battered book might give the appearance that the book is old and not relevant. A clean cover is also reinforced the name 'Survive'
  • No. The simplicity will appear more as it reflects the simplicity of the info and inside design. Doesnt require thinking to understand.

3.What else can I create to make this booklet part of a campaign?

  • Social Media videos? Look at the 2017 time change campaign - They focus on guys supporting each other in terms of mental health
  • A book mark, encourages people to keep a hold of the information, stickers? Good for campaigning.
  • Maybe make a poster series with a logo/logotype same as the book.
  • Social Media and  animation
  • Logo, digital collateral- Maybe link to a charity or keep independent with no stake holders?
  • Social media Campaigns would work plus public awareness ads, maybe tie in with a charity?

4. Any other Comments?

  • Illustrations really cool.
  • The colours inside could be brighter
  • Good Concept 
  • The design decisions are Clear but on the inside it talks about stereotypes, maybe mention more about breaking them. Maybe include more ways of getting help rather than facts
  • Love it!
  • 'Male Suicide awareness could have been on the inside front to inform the reader more.
  • The teared edges is more engaging
  • Think about distribution - Maybe Perfect bound would feel more masculine.

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