Blueprint for Zodiac 360
WHAT I HAVE FIGURED OUT SO FAR…
- The dimensions of the book: 9″x7″ hard cover
- The cover will have die cuts, revealing a striking fly sheet underneath
- There will be 12 short chapters in the book, 1 for every zodiac sign (all of my research is finished, finally)
- There will be a short intro to the study of astrology and zodiac signs
- Each chapter will have: 1. Its own unique colour theme and illustrations, 2. A breakdown of personality and behaviour traits linked to each sign
WHAT I STILL NEED TO FIGURE OUT…
- Will I put the title of the book on the cover?
- What colour should be associated with what sign? (i.e. Aries=Red)
- What typefaces should I be using?
- How will I design my illustrations?
- What type of paper will I use? (texture, weight)
- How long should my chapters be?
- What binding method should I use?
GOALS…
- To get inspired for my illustrations
- To find 12 specific themes that relate to each zodiac sign
- To find colour combinations that work well with each individual theme
- To find a way to link certain signs together (i.e. opposite signs Aries and Libra)
- To start organizing my research into sections
- To design my own symbols (if there is time)
- To make a more modern zodiac book – staying away from traditional books
- To make an easy read for my audience
QUESTIONS TO ASK THE CLASS…
- Should I come up with a different name for the book?
- Where can I find some inspiration for imagery related to the topic of zodiacs?
- What is the easiest way to die cut squares without making a mess?
- And what THICKER material is best to die cut?
