Monday, January 11, 2016

OUGD405 - Leaflet Critique

Having produced a detailed sketch on my ideas and concepts for the Pedestrian crossing public information leaflet, I took the sketch to propose the final concept in the critique - prepared with questions and ready for feedback.

Below are the questions and feedback received:

Does the sketch include everything necessary/is there anything missing? What does the sketch show?

  • You have planned the layout of the leaflet well, including some of your design decisions, which will make it easier to produce. Everything has its place and it looks clear.
  • There's a good balance between space and information, especially comparing front to back. It looks well structured.
  • The sketch is a good starting point. You'll need to consider ordering of information in each section though.

The colours/tones/shades I have opted to use are Black, White, Grey and a yellow-orange. What are your thoughts on this?
  • There are limited colours but thats not a bad thing. I think it will work well for the target.
  • These colours will help you match the visuals of crossings which makes your design decision informed and appropriate. I think it will look good. 
  • Even though there aren't many colours, you could use the yellow-orange to emphasise important information. Also, the way you're using the colours is quite complex so the limited amount will help with a more neutral look.

Im considering the use of a sans-serif typeface. Would you agree this is the most appropriate style?
  • Yes, there's no reason to use a serif typeface when delivering information.
  • I think almost all informative design uses sans-serif. Serifs are decorative and irrelevant in your subject and chosen style so far.
  • Yes, the subject of your leaflet isn't fancy. Its about safety and I think serifs would be a distraction for the seriousness of the information. 

Targets and aims for the leaflet informed by critique feedback:
  • Consider ordering of information.
  • Identify specific pantone colours to use in design.
  • Use Yellow/Orange to highlight key information in the design. 
  • Identify sans-serif Typeface.




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