Tips on creating a project design book
Use thicker art paper—not copier paper. It must have some “feel” to it, it should be
substantial. Copier paper is too weak - cardboard is too thick.
Start with 10 sheets of 8-½ x 11 sheets loose in some sort of sleeve or binder.
Loose because as you develop your design “story”, you will find changing the order a
benefit as your design matures.
What you put down are all the ideas, inspirations, creations and revisions as a historical
record of your design process. Think of this as a “stream of consciousness” record.
This is a communication document. It explains in visual terms the journey of your
project. It can tell me where you are at, where you are going, and where you need
guidance.
It will help keep you focused. It is your bible of design for this project. You will refer to it,
you will develop with it, you will make it part of your presentation.
On the following few pages you will find some samples of the design book from
Christian Lacroix (from his 1994 collection) and John Galliano (from his 1998 collection).
I only want you to see the conceptual ideal of such a book. It is primarily a visual guide
or visual diary. Study the samples and even imitate the method they use for your own
design book.
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