Strengths
- Good structured layouts.
- Thorough layout, mock ups and considerations.
- Really strong layout of timeline that's easy to read and interpret.
- Layout is clear and understandable.
- The concept of using material that relates to materials used in the space race as packaging/sleeve would work really well, also relates to the whole concept of the book.
- Timeline is clear and engaging approach to presenting and comparing historical elements; this also fits the title 'A journey to the moon'.
Areas for improvement
- More research to gain content.
- Develop content into different layouts to show variation.
- Try experimenting with a less precise structure for your publication as you mentioned in your layout variations; this would be relevant to visually representing the impact of the lack of gravity in space.
- More packaging ideas and possible formats other than a book and envelope.
- Look for more creative ways of telling the story.
- More gradient over a little bit to avoid interference with the blue text.
- Needs more space themed that won't make it look tacky.
Considerations
- During research, look at features and characteristics of rockets, uniforms, equipment etc. These will inform choices of aesthetics as well as packaging mechanics.
- How could you use stocks and print methods to aid you visual presentation telling the story?
- Maybe look into actual NASA products for inspiration. Most of their products are really dated but might be good for packaging ideas.
- Look at stocks and materials to link in space things more. Vernon street vacuum pack swell as woodwork room at Blenheim does vacuum plastic.
- Silver belly band, rocket ship, astronaut suit, helmet, moon shaped boxes.
- Look into galactic print as an inspiration for colour hues.
- Look into stock and experiment.
- Try other colours as eel as the current, other blues and greyscale etc...
- Sleeve idea for packaging is simple but if foiled as discussed it would reflect subject more.