VCD 454

I was so nervous when it came to printing and getting it bound as I was refining the book till the end. Unfortunately the printing was done incorrectly which Trevor (binder) pointed out and somehow he still made it work! It came out exactly how I wanted and was super happy with the result.  The pages can be pulled out into a semi circle and also be read standing. The pop out pages for my working drawings of clothes add another layer to this book. Super proud and full of joy with the result!

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...