Crit

Reflect

• Must develop both notebook and holes in science ideas further - these are the two best ideas that I have explored. 
• The notebook idea may be a too literal representation of what it is communicating (Bryson's notes). It is also not as unique as the 'holes in science' idea - as others in the class are using notebooks (although this doesn't really matter).
• I was going to develop the notebook design further by simplifying it, however, does this make the idea less conceptually strong?
• The holes in science idea is actually good and has potential (I was going to scrap it).
• Another justification for the design could be that when the book was first published it was not 100% accurate. 

Speculate 

• Think about the audience they are trying to reach - a university student etc. - what cover would they want sticking out of their tote bag? The argument in the crit was that the hole design was more contemporary and all round 'cooler' so that would be the obvious choice. However, I still think that by developing the notebook design and scrapping some elements that it could be a good contemporary design. 
• To develop the notebook idea further I could batter the book up before scanning it, this would be more visually interesting. 
• Someone suggested incorporating drawings / scribbles but from my previous designs I know that this did not look successful. 
• It was suggested that I could make it interactive and leave space to draw. 
• From my reflection I will develop the notebook idea further, however, I will do it in my own way. I do want to experiment with a 'battered up' version but I am determined to make it into a successful contemporary cover. 
• I will, however, also experiment with the holes idea as it has potential. 
• I can do this by making the idea more subtle - creating a glitchy, 'sciencey' type design. 
• I can also develop it by adding colour - possibly a gradient to the grainy texture. 

Contextualise 

Experimental Jetset 

Experimental Jetset's designs for NAiM Jean Prouve and SMCS have inspired me in terms of my holes idea as for development I need to be looking at different ways of working with type. Instead of having the type and the idea on separate layers, why not modify the actual type so that it visually communicates my idea.

Zine found in Manchester - an interesting way of representing 'holes' in science.