Printed Publication : Further Developments

Feedback received encouraged me to still experiment with physical production method as this can relate more to the human element of the topic. Further experimentation explored deliberate errors in physical production in relation to binding, printing, trimming and layout. I mocked up three publications each with deliberate production errors seen below. Although these experiments and developments explored other format considerations and other ways of further visualising human error, the digital outcome was still most appropriate and successful in visualising the technological topic. 

Errors: Cropped type due to trimming, layout, orientation and page order

Errors: Cropped type due to trimming, layout, page order

Errors: Cropped type due to trimming, layout, page order and digital error 

SB2 Evaluation

The finally outcome successfully visualises the concept, with careful consideration into format and production ensuring the method of distribution was suitable and fitting of the design and initial concept. The idea could be further enhanced by creating a unique hashtag for the social media account allowing the audience to further engage with the topic and the publication. The colour typeface and layout successfully interprets the format of iBooks making the publication readable on a digital platform. The inclusion of errors makes the publication engaging and intriguing to an audience whilst working as an effective way to visualise the topic of human error through all the elements within the design. 

The minimalist style aims to draw more focus to the errors which are minor or drastically notable throughout the publication. The format itself is basic as it takes reference from the standard uniform aesthetic of existing e-publications, like iBooks. The shape pattern along the bottom of the publication works well to visualise a narrative showing the reader where they are within the publication. Not only does the pattern visualise narrative it also visualises an abstract approach to human error by creating an abnormality of colour within a pattern. Other feedback encouraged experimentation with a printed format of the publication with deliberate errors in the production process through printing, trimming and binding. 

Overall design decisions such as type, layout and colour are justified well by visual research references or references fitting of the concept and topic such as the NHS. The only possible development could be to consider how the message could also be delivered more physically, such as could the publication being printed create another method of distribution. Although this method opposes the digital element of the topic so perhaps this is not an appropriate considered development. Although due to this opposing the digital format of the topic this does create an intriguing alternative method of distribution and could create room for exploration.

SB2 Crit

Feedback received offered further consideration into the format and the method of distribution. The developed outcome is digital but feedback encouraged me to challenge the digital concept by physically producing the publication by printing it. To reveal the amended publication another page was added asking the reader did they spot the errors and to reveal the updated publication visit the Instagram page. The design itself received positive feedback as the aesthetic created the right balance between being designed and being informative. The design itself made the publication interesting and engaging to an audience. Further experiments with include exploring physical human error in the printed production of the publication. The printed publication will also make deliberate physical errors such as binding, trimming and the layout of the publication.

Further developments:

- Add see updated version page

- The design has a lovely aesthetic and balance between being designed and informative

- Social media is a nice progression

- Experiment with a printed version with deliberate physical errors

Research Presentation