Yearbook | Final Version

Yearbook | Print Production

After meeting Clive (Duffield Printers) we got our hands on some of the foiling processes we could use. Originally we did not have a cover sample so it was difficult to make final decision.

After getting back in touch with the printers we managed to get hold of the GF Smith paper samples book. We were choices for the cover that would have durability but also would suite the yellow pages.

Here some of the samples we had to consider.

Yearbook | Size and Handling

One of the early decisions with the yearbook was having something substantial to handle. The 210mm square gave us enough room to handle the publication within the set margins whilst still maintaining sufficient space to show off the work.

The dummy that came back from the printers confirmed our choice.

Yearbook | Rythme Grid

Ken did a lot of research into grid and layout. He introduced a rythme sheet into the development. This added to the original editorial decision, which was to make the yearbook less generic and ultimately mix the pages up. This is the engaging aspect we tried to capture throughout the process.

Yearbook | Photo Choice

To continuity within the publication we decided to shoot peoples work over two days. This also added to the aesthetic of the yearbook. Rather than single flat images making for a generic page, the photography allowed for a fresh appeal throughout the pages. This potentially gets people to look through all the work rather than getting bored of a continuous layout.

After the two days we met with Lorenzo to discuss the best potential for each image. This was based around cropping and highlight/shadow manipulation.

It was at this stage we realised that photographic on a white background was not the best option. For future reference it would be more appropriate to have options to suite the varied amount of work coming in.

Yearbook | Development Progress | Initial layouts

Through the early stages of the development it was about understanding the relationship of the editorial design ad the content. It was about being sympathetic to the text.

Some of the choices we tested involved bright, bold colours which were too over-powering. The red bold colour worked with some of the work we were dealing with, but wouldn't with others. However at this early stage is was more about testing how much space should be given to talk about the individual compared to the work shown.