Reflecting on the Course

After a semester worth of case studies, it has been observed that the number of factors to be thought of before any final decision made for publication is extensive. Prominent factors like social context, audience interest, demographic suitability, print colours, navigating paths are all important aspects to look at before deciding on the best decision of a publication and design material.

Such factors never came across my mind in the past and publication seemed like a straightforward task that consist of only writing and publishing. Amongst the few cases that I have read up on, I found one of the hardest issue to deal with in publication and designed is to be thoroughly understanding and accommodating to all the audience as they are from different age groups of different interest and styles of reading and interpreting materials (Samara, T 2005)

Overall, it has been a good experience and a rewarding subject to be part of that I will be able to benefit from for my future usage in the working world. Well, I'd like to quote one of my favorite quotes that I have come across after all the readings

"Good Design is obvious. Great design is transparent" - Joe Sparano

REFERENCE

Samara, T 2005, Case Study : Dartmouth Faculty : 'Scholarship Today' from Publication Design Workbook : A Real-World Design Guide, pp109