prototype

After deciding on a binding method and typer type i thought it was important that i make a prototype of my final to see if the binding and paper worked together and if it was a durable as i had intended it to be. Below are a few images of my prototype:

After making this prototype i had confirmed that the binding method and paper worked together and that the book was durable enough to withstand transporting. The book laid nice and flat on the table and the bright with paper really make the black letters stand out on the page.

 From making this i created a list of things that i had to keep in mind when binding my final book :

- make sure i carefully and accurately trim pages

- create small holes for thread as large holes look untidy

- pull thread tight as the book is tightly bound

- make sure corners on front and back cover and nicely folded when covering mount board

-check the pages are in order before binding

- wax the thread so that the thread is more durable and easier to bind with.

After creating this prototype i decided that i would get a student to try out my book design by colouring in a few of the images to see if they agreed with my choices so far : 

Feedback :

"The book was really effective at clearly showing the learning information and putting it practically to use was simple and fun. The paper choice was excellent as the fineliners that I was using didn't smudge at all."