VCD 454

Visited Apex Design in Petone to confirm they can print the book how the binders have requested and what they need from me to make it work. It sounded complicated but still doable. (Definitely spending $$$)... I have been getting stuck on the flow and transitions of the book. I have nailed some certain aspects down like the colour palette from the Phulkari and when to add in the hand drawings.  I had feedback to look into illustrations so I started to make my own version of the aunties and they turned out okay. Not sure about the bigger version for the section divider. This chapter is the driving force behind me responding to them and their judgement so I need to make it work and flow nicely.  I took a coloured print mock up to class and received a good response as well as some good critique. I was told to lay it out on the floor and see how it all flowed. The feedback I received: - good colour palette - keep the transparent working drawings and have handwritten notes - make s...

  From the feedback received I finally sorted out my page plan and was able to confirm the type of content inside. Looks like it will be around 56 pages but need to make sure it can still work with perfect binding if I change my mind.  - Getting rid of some assumptions/stereotypes - Family migration/growing up in NZ - Gossiping aunties  - Mum vs me through clothing - An open letter to myself and others There will be pop out pages to add to interactivity and potentially hand drawn sketches for a new layer otherwise will trace over the sketches.   Book Mock-Up I recently visited Modern Book binding in Lower Hutt which gave me more clarity as to which direction I wanted to take.  From what I recall it is called Constantine binding where the book can be unfolded completely and there are joints to keep the pages together. I feel as if this would be a nice way to de-layer certain sections and bits and give the reader more interactivity.  The binding/spine wo...

I wasn't very confident with what I had produced at this stage but still had a clear idea on what I wanted to accomplish. On the left is almost the end goal when it comes to the cover and feel of the back vs on the right what I've done so far (not much let's be honest). I want to use a fabric for the cover and not sure about the layout and binding at this stage but on my to do list! 5/10 Report Hey Jo & Lee, During SuperCrit I got the following feedback: 1/ To have more of a humorous & light tone as opposed to being too serious. I found this useful as it has given me a direction for the content inside the publication.  To add a more playfulness to the hybridisation. Even if it is a self exploration/personal journey there can be an educational aspect for others.  Could it then become more interactive? It is very important to do a page plan to define how small or large the book will be along with the type of binding I will use.  2/ During the break I will complete m...

Since I am originally of Punjabi descent I will be looking at that first as that is who I am and then start moving in to the areas of clothing I do wear. Punjabi Suit/clothing The Punjabi suit, also known as the salwar kameez, is an outfit worn primarily by Indian women but also by some men. The Punjabi suit became popular around the time of the Mogul Empire, from 1500 to 1700 c.e., and has continued to be worn by modern Indians to the present day. The Punjabi suit consists of a sleeved tunic-like top that hangs to mid thigh and loose trousers that become narrow at the ankle. A scarf, or dupatta, is often draped around the neck as an accompaniment to the suit. Made of a variety of light fabrics, such as cotton and silk, the Punjabi suit can be plain but is more often decorated with printed fabric or embroidery. The decorations found on the garment are highly symbolic, often designed to guard against evil spirits that might harm the wearer.   https://www.encyclopedia.com/fashion/enc...

  Critique with peers At this point I was looking to do something interactive to see what people's outputs were so I created different clothing silhouettes for them to put together.  The feedback I received was: - Could using a hybrid identity be more of an educational tool or exploration? - Piece of self-reflection? - Conduct a workshop? - A work that documents process, the meaning of certain clothing pieces? - If i'm looking at representing a culture 'as per compass' I definitely need to have their input and feedback and incorporate them into the whole process. After the critique I reflected on what was said and finally decided to change the direction I'm headed in. I want to now do a self-exploration of myself, my perspective and make it educational as well.  New compass below:   It looks like I'll be creating a book/ journal which will include looking at tradition then how my own working drawings can develop the traditional into something more modern but sti...

  Feedback from our 1 on 1 (Ant) - Could potentially research the different aspects of Indian clothing such as" > layers > embroidery > fabric > structure > silhouette > tradition & meaning   Go from there then funnel down on what I truly want to focus on.  Instead of it becoming a fashion final project where does/can the VCD aspect come through? If I make a book is it through the binding and use of materials for the cover? Could the exterior be fabric like and the interior consisting of knowledge.