VC1 by Emma Hampson

VC1 by Emma Hampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1 en-us 2021-09-19 18:01:43 UTC 2025-11-25 18:23:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d4.png Poster 1 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766128522 2021-09-24 16:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766128522 Summer Project emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766132081 2021-09-24 16:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766132081 Poster 2 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766135002 2021-09-24 16:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766135002 Poster 3 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766138700 2021-09-24 16:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766138700 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766162529 2021-09-24 16:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766162529 Thumbnail design emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766172234 I wanted to create a rough idea of what the final poster would look like. In the final result, I decided that only using purple looked a lot more cohesive, as well as using a more muted colour palette. I decided to keep the 'A B C' text to reflect my interest in typography]]> 2021-09-24 16:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766172234 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766174804 2021-09-24 16:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766174804 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766176578 2021-09-24 16:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766176578 Thumbnail design emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766189704 In my final poster, I decided that the globe behind the text didn't work as well when paired with the photograph background, so instead I placed the continents all throughout the poster. I also used the zig-zag effect on Illustrator to make it look less polished.]]> 2021-09-24 16:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766189704 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766212093 2021-09-24 17:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766212093 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766337293 2021-09-24 18:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766337293 Original photo emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766372138 2021-09-24 18:32:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766372138 Utility store (Manchester) emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766459138 2021-09-24 19:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766459138 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766476377 2021-09-24 19:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1766476377 Research emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1767848770 2021-09-25 22:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1767848770 Book Series emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1767853931 I chose the 'Pengiun on Design' series of books to redesign, including:

The Poetics of Space

Gaston Bachelard
On Photography

Susan Sontag
The Beauty of Everyday Things

Soetsu Yanagi

I chose these as it is a genre I have an interest in, while I also feel it will be a good challenge to redesign covers for non-fiction.

]]> 2021-09-25 22:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1767853931 Book Cover Archive emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1768856528 I initially visited http://bookcoverarchive.com to start researching book covers that stood out to me visually.]]> 2021-09-26 16:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1768856528 Redesigns of classic series emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1768916469 After this, I looked further into Manuja Waldia's Shakespeare covers, and also Coralie Bickford-Smith's classics series and observed how an important aspect of re-designing covers is to portray things in a new way.]]> 2021-09-26 16:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1768916469 Peter Mendelsund emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1769007181 2021-09-26 17:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1769007181 Blackwell's Bookshop (Manchester) emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1769089251 2021-09-26 19:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1769089251 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1769130511 2021-09-26 19:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1769130511 Waterstones (Stockport) emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778625623 2021-09-29 16:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778625623 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778638419 Both designed by Evi-O studio]]> 2021-09-29 16:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778638419 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778702273 2021-09-29 16:33:22 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778702273 Rare Mags (Stockport) emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778728709 2021-09-29 16:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778728709 LOST iN travel guides emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778755296 I find a lot of inspiration within the use of typography, as the covers show how they can even reflect a place while also fitting a theme and as a series.]]> 2021-09-29 16:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778755296 Evi-O studio emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778859084 https://evi-o.studio]]> 2021-09-29 17:25:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778859084 'La Vita E Dolce' design process emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778875778 I felt inspired looking at the process in the cover design, especially in how the designer used different layouts, colours and fonts before reaching the final result.]]> 2021-09-29 17:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778875778 The Beauty of Everyday Things emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778983020 The book is meant to highlight the importance of individual objects over mass consumption, while also emphasising locally made items]]> 2021-09-29 18:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1778983020 Current cover emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1779106217 While the cover does accurately portray the message of the book (of taking time to appreciate individual items) with its minimal style and photography, I personally am not drawn to this and within my own redesign I would want to make something that is more striking and appeals to a wider audience.]]> 2021-09-29 18:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1779106217 On Photography emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1779189486 2021-09-29 19:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1779189486 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1779245014 2021-09-29 20:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1779245014 The Poetics of Space emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1779304561 2021-09-29 20:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1779304561 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1779332569 2021-09-29 20:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1779332569 Initial ideas emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1782146320 2021-09-30 17:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1782146320 Initial thumbnails + colour palette emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1784983198 I decided on making a primary colour palette, while also creating some initial starting points for my thumbnails with more simple designs.]]> 2021-10-01 19:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1784983198 ‘The Poetics of Space’ colour thumbnails emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1785184693 Making the thumbnails more detailed and in colour meant that I could see more realistically how the final designs would look.]]> 2021-10-01 22:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1785184693 ‘On Photography’ colour thumbnails emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786169250 2021-10-02 17:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786169250 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786284712 2021-10-02 18:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786284712 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786285828 2021-10-02 18:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786285828 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786309614 2021-10-02 19:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786309614 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786310041 2021-10-02 19:22:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786310041 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786465197 2021-10-02 21:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786465197 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786465591 2021-10-02 21:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786465591 ‘The Beauty of Everyday Things’ colour thumbnails emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786489675 2021-10-02 22:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1786489675 Initial layout design emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1787605763 2021-10-03 16:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1787605763 Initial layout design emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1787605805 I decided to initially place the text into InDesign to see the different ways that type can be arranged without a display font or colour scheme.]]> 2021-10-03 16:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1787605805 Initial layout design emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1787606046 2021-10-03 16:38:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1787606046 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1787991938 After making the thumbnails using primary colours, I realised that the colours gave a child-like look, so instead I tested different colour schemes to reflect a more mature audience.]]> 2021-10-03 21:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1787991938 Colour + print emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1797504378 2021-10-06 18:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1797504378 Development emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1797516099 2021-10-06 18:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1797516099 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1797655235 While I like these colours, they are more feminine and I feel it would be better to not go for a gendered approach]]> 2021-10-06 19:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1797655235 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1797656073 2021-10-06 19:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1797656073 Colour testing emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1797656727 Using photoshop, I altered the colours of the thumbnails and made different variations - this is the one I am most drawn to, as I like how it uses calming colours like blue/turquoise which I feel link to the meaning of the books as a whole.]]> 2021-10-06 19:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1797656727 Tutorial feedback: emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1800166125 - look further into the books individually e.g. how the visuals can represent the message better
- the 'beauty of everyday things' with the shapes is a good start
- see how I can design the spine + page ends
- the blue/turquoise colour scheme works well]]> 2021-10-07 15:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1800166125 Mingei 民芸 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1800580899 2021-10-07 17:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1800580899 The Beauty of Everyday Things emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1800585908 2021-10-07 17:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1800585908 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817683301 2021-10-14 16:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817683301 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817684061 2021-10-14 16:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817684061 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817685283 2021-10-14 16:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817685283 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817686246 2021-10-14 16:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817686246 Poster skills session emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817686800 I found it helpful to test different ways in that a specific typeface can be used while sticking to a limited colour palette, which made a fun challenge.]]> 2021-10-14 16:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817686800 Sketch emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817687338 Because I wanted to also test a vector art style with outlines, I created a sketch on how I want the items to specifically look making it easier to create the final thing.]]> 2021-10-14 16:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817687338 Thumbnails emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817687989 Incorporating the concept of 'mingei', I made new thumbnails using the items I researched following my initial thumbnails and illustrations.]]> 2021-10-14 16:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1817687989 Layout 2 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830474648 To match the gradient 'Poetics of Space' design, I tested the colours with sparkle icons to match the theme of the book -while I feel it turned out successfully, I feel it would need more work if it were to become the full cover as it seems empty.]]> 2021-10-20 14:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830474648 Gradient layout emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830475554 I also wanted to test using a gradient with calming colours, as well as an image of a house - I feel as though this turned out successfully, however it didn't stand out to me as much as I expected.]]> 2021-10-20 14:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830475554 Thumbnails emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830484725 2021-10-20 14:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830484725 Illustrations emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830518756 Using a flat colour illustration style, I made some images using procreate inspired by 'mingei' to test on the cover]]> 2021-10-20 14:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830518756 New colour scheme emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830539270 After this I used coolors.com to find new colours - this is where I realised a more playful and bright colour scheme would work better, while also still using calming colours like blue and cream. This also allowed for a new, younger target audience]]> 2021-10-20 14:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830539270 Photo layout emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830545563 I wanted to test using my own photograph with a monochrome colour scheme for a more retro feel - I feel the photo matches the font well, however this isn't the direction I want to take my final covers and would prefer something more illustrative.]]> 2021-10-20 14:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830545563 Testing type emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830637419 After this, I searched for different fonts that I thought may work for my covers - my favourites are Temeraire and NaN Fiasco, which have a bold yet funky look to them that I want to portray on my covers to add a playful side.]]> 2021-10-20 14:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830637419 1st test emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830681080 Using the illustrations I created I made a first test - however I don't think this was too successful because of the colour scheme not being very impactful, as well as the font not being the right fit ]]> 2021-10-20 14:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830681080 Digital Futures - Type emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830682275 I found the workshop helpful as it introduced me to many new fonts, in addition to a new understanding on how licensing works.]]> 2021-10-20 14:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830682275 Digital Futures - Illustrator emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830798354 I especially found the workshop useful in learning skills in illustrator, and I in particular found the use of grids helpful when placing objects in a specific area as I was unsure on how to do this before.]]> 2021-10-20 15:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830798354 Initial test emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830798551 To begin I used one of my thumbnail ideas with the same font, and a 'flash' illustration in the same style ]]> 2021-10-20 15:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830798551 New illustrations emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830834893 Using illustrator I began creating vector art instead of using a more hand-drawn feel, as this would suit the playful covers more and match the colour scheme well.]]> 2021-10-20 15:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830834893 Adding colour emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830849729 I added colour to the vector drawings which I feel worked successfully, in addition to appealing to a younger audience.]]> 2021-10-20 15:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830849729 Adding Type emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830878986 I then added type, this time using NaN Fiasco which felt as though it worked a lot better, as well as adding stars in the corners - however I don't think the stars add too much]]> 2021-10-20 15:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830878986 Adding the back and spine emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830885637 After making small changes (e.g. removing the stars and changing font weights), I added the back cover and spine - I wanted to make the back cover more simple while using an item from the front cover.]]> 2021-10-20 15:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830885637 On Photography emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830893331 2021-10-20 15:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830893331 Back cover + spine emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830909948 Using the same layout as the pervious cover, I added the spine and blurb while also including another star shape, further linking to the theme and book as a whole.]]> 2021-10-20 16:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830909948 New illustrations emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830910299 Using Illustrator I created vector art in the same style as my other cover, including a camera and camera film, as well as a star to represent not only the flash of a camera, but also the impact that photos can have - linking to the theme of the book.]]> 2021-10-20 16:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830910299 Adding type + colour variations emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830910493 after adding the title, I made different colour variations - the middle is the one that stands out to me the most]]> 2021-10-20 16:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830910493 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830910645 2021-10-20 16:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830910645 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830936022 Making my other two covers, I wanted to add continuity with both the colour scheme, art style and use of fonts - in addition to creating a 'scene' with a more literal interpretation of the meaning]]> 2021-10-20 16:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830936022 Colour test emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830978019 After slightly altering the placement of text, I tested the layout using my chosen colour scheme - however, it felt incomplete and not as impactful as expected so I decided to try a more illustrative approach.]]> 2021-10-20 16:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1830978019 The Poetics of Space emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831396578 2021-10-20 18:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831396578 Initial illustrations emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831694862 I created the scene I drew on Illustrator, turning it into vector images]]> 2021-10-20 21:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831694862 Thumbnail emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831702280 A new idea for the cover - including a more visual representation of photography]]> 2021-10-20 21:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831702280 Thumbnail emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831702570 Following the theme of the book, to appreciate the spaces and places we grew up and how our environment can affect us, I decided to create a scene including a house isolated within a circle, emphasising how important the 'space' is. ]]> 2021-10-20 21:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831702570 Adding colour + type emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831744076 I decided to make the background beige in order to emphasise the coloured illustrations, which I think worked successfully, as well as continuing the bright playful colour scheme.]]> 2021-10-20 22:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831744076 Back cover + spine emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831784957 When making the back cover, I wanted to continue the images shown on the front cover in addition to giving some context into the contents (show by the addition of a quote + blurb). I also created a two-toned effect which separates the two sections of type.]]> 2021-10-20 22:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831784957 Skills session - making type emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831870294 I found it fun and helpful to not only create something physically - as I usually only work digitally - but to also work with gif making too. I feel as though our final result turned out successfully despite it being something new.]]> 2021-10-20 23:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831870294 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831880016 2021-10-20 23:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831880016 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831897340 2021-10-20 23:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831897340 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831898195 2021-10-20 23:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831898195 Stressed emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831901544 To make the word 'stressed' we wanted to reflect the emotion in how we made it (as shown in the video), in addition to scribbling and using harsh looking letters with muted colours.]]> 2021-10-20 23:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831901544 Unstressed emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831902488 Using the book 'Stressed, Unstressed' we made the two words in different styles to reflect the meaning - our 'unstressed' meant to look calming featuring pastel colours and a rounded type.]]> 2021-10-20 23:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1831902488 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834009317 2021-10-21 15:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834009317 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834010888 2021-10-21 15:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834010888 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834012399 2021-10-21 15:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834012399 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834012696 2021-10-21 15:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834012696 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834014452 2021-10-21 15:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834014452 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834015856 2021-10-21 15:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834015856 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834018266 2021-10-21 15:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834018266 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834018471 2021-10-21 15:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834018471 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834018706 2021-10-21 15:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834018706 Testing the physical covers emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834025403 I decided to print the covers to see what they would look like physically - I feel as though this turned out successfully, as well as giving an insight into how the covers would look if I were to create the books using the correct ink and how they look as a set together.]]> 2021-10-21 15:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834025403 Tutorial feedback emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834053040 - Try different layouts for 'The Beauty of Everyday Things', also test a different coloured barcode
- Try to create a scene for 'On Photography' on the back cover (remove the stars)
- Make barcode smaller
- Change font width on spine
- Find more ideas for part 2]]> 2021-10-21 16:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1834053040 The Beauty of Everyday Things emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422051 Starting with the Beauty of Everyday Things, I added another mirror to the cover in order to have less emphasis on the big mirror, which in turn allowed me to put the 'of' in a more central place.]]> 2021-10-22 14:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422051 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422160 2021-10-22 14:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422160 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422162 I began by creating the film design using illustrator- while I like this outcome, I don't think it is as effective as I imagined and feels too simple.]]> 2021-10-22 14:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422162 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422163 For the final design, I decided to change the new mirror to landscape, which then allowed the 'of' to fit better into the space and makes the type look more in place.]]> 2021-10-22 14:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422163 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422164 2021-10-22 14:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422164 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422165 I then made the main illustrations larger, while also changing the location of the type to the side - while I feel this turned out successfully, I feel the type being central is more impactful and is what I'm more drawn to.]]> 2021-10-22 14:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836422165 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836425284 When making the second back design, I changed the colour to orange to match with the front cover better and I instantly feel this works better and has more impact, while also leaving room for the blurb.]]> 2021-10-22 14:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836425284 On Photography - back cover thumbnails emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836471569 When remaking the back covers, I wanted to create more of a 'scene' rather than using a simple shape - this includes a continuation of the camera film as seen on the front cover, as well as a photography backdrop where the blurb will fit.]]> 2021-10-22 14:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836471569 Final book designs emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836489749 2021-10-22 14:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836489749 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836522749 2021-10-22 14:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1836522749 Initial ideas emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838086823 Wanting to focus on 'The Beauty of Everyday Things', I brainstormed ideas - the two standing out the most to me being the selfie pop-up locations and creating household items. However, I feel as though the photo location idea links better to the new target audience of younger people while also relating more to the theme of the book.]]> 2021-10-23 15:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838086823 Part 2 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838089275 2021-10-23 15:06:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838089275 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838108505 2021-10-23 15:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838108505 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838111095 I decided to research into the idea of a 'selfie pop-up location' further and found many real life examples]]> 2021-10-23 15:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838111095 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838138197 Her installations have become popular particularly on instagram, because of how much her art stands out when photographed - particularly her infinity rooms, which create an out-of-this world effect.]]> 2021-10-23 15:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838138197 The Museum of Ice Cream emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838155860 Museum experience (locations both permanent and pop-up) with areas to take photos with to post on social media, inspired by ice cream. I particularly like the colour schemes and how minimal each area looks.]]> 2021-10-23 16:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838155860 Yayoi Kusama emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838155999 2021-10-23 16:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838155999 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838161491 2021-10-23 16:06:33 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838161491 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838163165 Photo based pop up locations can become extremely popular on social media - perfect for a younger audience]]> 2021-10-23 16:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838163165 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838166275 2021-10-23 16:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838166275 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838174437 2021-10-23 16:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838174437 Cafe Yeonnam-dong 239-20 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838192941 The furniture in the cafe gives the illusion of a cartoon, giving a paper-like effect causing the cafe to become popular on social media - because the illustrations on my covers are also 2d, this is something I could incorporate within the pop-up location.]]> 2021-10-23 16:36:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838192941 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838195843 2021-10-23 16:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838195843 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838196155 2021-10-23 16:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838196155 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838280838 I also visualised a room full of mirrors, an item seen of the cover of the book.]]> 2021-10-23 18:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838280838 Thumbnails emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838281039 I wanted to see how I could initially visualise how the 'selfie areas' could look, including props seen from the cover of 'The Beauty of Everyday Things' which also link to the theme of the book itself.]]> 2021-10-23 18:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1838281039 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1839800486 For the second 'selfie area', I used the mirrors and flower featured on the cover, while also sticking to the same colour scheme as the book. By using an arrangement of mirrors, this links to the book by allowing the visitors to capture the everyday object.]]> 2021-10-24 19:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1839800486 Final designs emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1839800669 For the first 'selfie area', I used props from the cover of 'The Beauty of Everyday Things' which help link to the meaning of the book - to appreciate everyday objects, this time in an aesthetically pleasing way appropriate for sharing on social media (linking to the young target audience). The book itself is also on the table, which in turn further promotes the series.]]> 2021-10-24 19:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1839800669 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1839841651 I put the two side-by-side to envision what they would look like next to each other.]]> 2021-10-24 20:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1839841651 Location emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1840046090 I illustrated what I imagine the pop-up location to look like - using the Penguin name, I imagine this to be in a city and would feature an area with the series of books on display to purchase, while the visitors then can also take photos in the photo areas.]]> 2021-10-24 23:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1840046090 Summary emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1842516305 Target audience: younger people who have an appreciation for art + design - a new direction for the books

Embossed with a spot UV finish on the titles

No colour on the page ends as I wanted to still keep a mature feel following the academic subject matter.

]]> 2021-10-25 17:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1842516305 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1844623099 2021-10-26 11:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1844623099 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1844623378 2021-10-26 11:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1844623378 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1844623666 2021-10-26 11:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1844623666 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1844623951 2021-10-26 11:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1844623951 Poster emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848119985 I created a poster using elements from the book cover, which is intended to be on display around Manchester and nearby the location itself. I also created a hashtag '#EverydayThings" intended for visitors to tag this in their posts.]]> 2021-10-27 13:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848119985 Mockup emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848196802 2021-10-27 13:29:17 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848196802 Stickers emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848238320 I created a series of stickers intended to be decorated on the wall of the pop-up store - this would also be a free gift for the visitors.]]> 2021-10-27 13:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848238320 Mockup emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848295261 2021-10-27 13:56:35 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848295261 Visualising the store emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848347586 The pop-up location will feature a table of books, in addition to shelves showcasing the rest of the Penguin series available to buy. (Louis Vuitton pop-up store)]]> 2021-10-27 14:10:44 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848347586 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848392189 The 'selfie area' will feature walls and props with a bright colour scheme (Museum of Ice Cream)]]> 2021-10-27 14:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848392189 Instagram emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848540729 I create a mockup to portray what the potential Instagram page would look like for the book/event, using the assets I have already created. I also included the '#EverydayThings' hashtag within the profile.]]> 2021-10-27 15:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848540729 Mockup emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848562391 2021-10-27 15:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848562391 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848584689 2021-10-27 15:16:54 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848584689 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848586481 2021-10-27 15:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848586481 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848589360 2021-10-27 15:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848589360 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848592902 2021-10-27 15:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848592902 emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848596027 2021-10-27 15:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1848596027 For hand-in emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1851710782 2021-10-28 15:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1851710782 Evaluation emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1851867009 2021-10-28 16:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1851867009 Checklist emmahampson https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1851867136 2021-10-28 16:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/emmahampson/VC1/wish/1851867136