Do Judge a Book by its Cover: Final outcome

What was successful?

• I am really happy with my final design and layout. I think it is simple yet eye-catching and is appropriate for the tone and content of the book.  
• I think the texture of the charcoal and line quality of the final images works well to bring interest to their really simple and understated content. Without this consideration of texture I think that these images could have looked really flat and boring.  
• My use of photoshop to create the final book cover was a good idea as it has helped me to achieve the clean and professional finish I wanted for the final design. 

Unsuccessful?

• I am not sure that the image conveys entirely the messages that Hooks talks about in her essays. I think it works well to show one point or argument, but does not reflect the book as a whole. Does this then mean it is ineffective as a book jacket? I am not sure, as I do not know if it is possible to summarise all this information visually... I think it was necessary for me to centre in on one idea/theme so as to not overcomplicate the final design.  

What did I enjoy in this brief?

• Although I found it difficult, researching the book and the concepts within it was really interesting for me. I really enjoy creating illustrations inspired from some form of written content. 
• I really enjoyed working to create a more simple and graphic image/layout. My personal taste in illustration is work such as that of Jean Jullien's who uses really simple images in order to communicate with his audience quickly and effectively. This is something therefore that I would like to develop within my own practice. 

What would you improve?

• I do not like my work existing as a digital print because I find this very unsatisfactory as a final result, in comparison to handmade pieces. Therefore if I had had more time I would have screenprinted this final design, which I think would have given a nicer finish.