My first design project of graduate school is DONE! Whew!
The task was to write a 250-350 word description of a food ingredient. The piece would appear in a magazine of my choice. I also had to choose two other pieces of information and, using appropriate graphics, create a layout for the magazine.
This is my first draft.
Initially, I was pleased with my first draft. However, several issues were pointed out during my critique.
First, my hierarchy was off and the eye of the viewer was lead first to the main image, next to the illustrations, then to the granola snack...and right on off the page. I was also reminded that my design and imagery didn't mimic Real Simple, the magazine I had chosen. Finally, my copy was not distinctive enough and instead, became a "pattern."
Throughout this week, I rearranged, hacked, and rearranged some more. It was difficult to cut ties with my first design and I certainly had to do some "killing of my babies." But I think my final design is much more reflective of Real Simple. Additionally, I believe I created a clear path for the eye to travel.
Great project! Glad it's over! Now, onto designing a "How To" booklet!
Yea!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Great revision....
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