Study Task 7 - Development

Sketchbook Layout

When researching, the ‘Grids and Guides’ series it was found that a sketchbook or notepad with detachable pages could be format for the grid systems. With the design however, it was decided that an A5 sketchbook would be more appropriate because it was more compact and easier to move around than an A4 notepad. 

SKETCHBOOK PAGES

A4 spreads were created which could then be folded over to create the A5 pages. When printed it was found that the designs looked more finished with a border around the edges rather than a full spread. However if 2 x 2 cm girds were to be used within the same area as a 1 x 1 cm grid then the larger grids would have to be cut off with a box outlining the area, to maintain a consistent sized grid throughout the book. It was also found that the grids needed to be subtler to draw over, so they were made grey better reflecting traditional grid systems. 

It was suggested in feedback that the shapes within the grids could be included as reference for users. It was considered that they could be used within the margin as seen in the ‘Grids and Guides’ notepads, however at A5 size too much space would be lost off the grid. Filling the shapes and positioning  them within the grids at the bottom of the pages made the design look cluttered and was detracting from the grids. 

It was decided instead that a contents page with each module and some examples of shapes within the modules would be created as an effective reference for users.