Front Cover Design - Experiments

Throughout the research, something that has been highlighted is the use of illustration for the front cover design. This is also something that was significantly mentioned throughout the initial feedback sessions. From this, the below experiments are one consideration for the front cover design. As the handbook content is all based on the same street, the vector buildings are of those on the street. This links the design with the content as well as adding a colourful, fun design to the front cover to encourage students to interact with the book. The development of the design has come from and will continue to come from feedback discussions with the target audience - students. 

It was discussed that adding more block colour to the design would draw more attention to the piece and make it more of an eye catching design. Although it is difficult to demonstrate in digital form, the designs were presented to the students in a test print format, demonstrating how the vector illustration of the street would wrap round the front and back cover of the handbook. To see this design in context, it will be printed with the next test print.