The notebook featured in the collection comes in the form of a large scale (A5) Nice biscuit, with rounded corners and a de-bossed cover bearing ‘Notes’ in place of ‘Nice.’ Stock colour and de-bossing aid consumer familiarity that allow for the notebook to be reminiscent of a biscuit.
For the cover of the notebook I have used G. F Smith Gmund Treasury Nature - a biscuit colour neutral featuring consistent flecks of gold that provide a subtle shimmer and luxury finish - also providing visual cohesion with the other foiled collection pieces.
Additionally, the notebook also features a single sheet of G. F Smith Colorplan Sorbet Yellow which wraparound the inner, bright white plain pages and enhances collection cohesion. Blank pages within allow for the notebook to be used for writing or sketching - free from the restriction of lines.
Saddle-stitch binding has been used for a subtle, clean bind that does not become a feature in itself. The notebook was simple to put together and would be the most cost effective option in terms of commercial production methodology.
The notebook was originally meant to feature a scalloped edge - more similar to a Nice biscuit, however when taken to critique it was identified as a concern that this would ‘easily become
damaged’ and unkempt. Also when testing, the paper stock was too thick for the scissors to
produce a clean cut.
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