For this task, I was asked to create one of the folded booklets created by our group in the session, then include instructions within this about how to make the booklet itself.
I challenged myself by creating an interaction booklet for a complicated fold created by another student, where the booklet effectively wraps around itself. To do this, I first numbered the pages on a printer paper mock-up and took as many measurements of each page as I could. I then scanned this in and used it as a template in InDesign to create a digital template, using the lines and measurements.
My next step was to create my guide. I used Helvetica as this is seen as a clear typeface which is easy to read - this was appropriate to make my instructions easy to understand. I included a page of quick tips to enhance the content of my guide and to fill one of the many pages. I then used the largest page with vector illustrations for the instructions. I used a large arrow across the spread to direct the eye around the page appropriately. I selected red and white as a colour scheme as I felt that this would stand out, and encourage others to pick it up.
I came across several issues when printing my mock-ups, such as printing on the incorrect sized paper and finding that when folded the pages bled on to each other. This became very frustrating and despite measuring and correcting my document, a new issue would arise each time. I feel that this is down to the millimetre changes each time I folded the booklet. I finally produced a design I was reasonably happy with, although there are still some minor errors. However, it has been helpful to design for a more complicated booklet as practice for the future.
Below are some photographs of my finished piece. This was useful as practice for photographing future work as I am still learning the ropes of DSLRs.
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| My mock-up with page numbers and measurements |
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