OUGD504 - Design for Print - Final Critique

In this final critique for the Bond Street Brand Directory publication, the final book was shown, inspected and discussed within a small group.

Feedback regarding the publication follows:

• The publication is well crafted.
• The book appears immediately luxury.
• Layout within the book is clear, clean and well structured
• The black and gold colour scheme is distinctive and bold.
• The publication should be available is high-end hotel suites.
• There should be another gold sheet at the back.
• The size/scale/length of the book appears grand and extravagant.
• Images within the book are professional. 
• Store information cards at the back of the publication are innovative.
• The book is bound well.
• Foiling result achieved is to a high standard.
• Gilded edges are subtle and easy to overlook.
• The book doesn't lay open very well.
• Concept of the book is unique - not seen before.
• Leather embossed paper stock adds more luxury.
• Design decisions seem informed. 
• The book is a slightly awkward size when open but relevance is understood. 

The above feedback will be taken into consideration when the final evaluation is undertaken.