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Book Design 101: A Step-by-Step Graphic Design Guide for Turning Your Content Into a Book
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About Book Design 101: A Step-by-Step Graphic Design Guide for Turning Your Content Into a Book
Introduction
Class Project
What Even Is Your Book?
Defining Your Audience
Gathering Content
Choosing Size & Paper
Designing Text
Laying Out the Images
Sequencing Your Book
Aesthetics: Cover, Back Cover, & Spine
Strategizing a Book Project
Finalizing Your Design
Printing Options: Specs & Steps
Preparing Your Book for Printing
Print Review
Conclusion
Bonus: Working With Clients
What You Will Learn?
- Whether you're a practicing graphic designer or you just want to create a personal memento, designing books can be a daunting challenge. I will help you break down the process into easy, un-scary tasks and will give you a fun and doable road map to get from here to there! I'll teach you everything you need to learn to design smart and elegant books and see them through the production process! You'll learn my tricks for everything except how to use the software, that is, because software changes, and these principles won't..
- In this class you'll learn to:.
- In a special bonus lesson, I also give deeper insight into my process of running book design jobs with clients: .
- You will come out of this class with a complete understanding of how to manage all parts of a book design project and industry tips and tricks for each step along the way..
- Even if you’re new to designing books, you’ll find these simple and effective techniques easy to use and apply to your work!.
- I can't wait to see what you create!.