Studio Brief 1 - To Kill a Mockingbird - Final Crit Feedback

Crit Feedback 

It was said that the use of the typography from the film was a good link. 

Using a bolder text for 'To Kill' it was said creates a strong impact and reflects the sense of oppression well. However it was also suggested that using only one typeface for the title, would be enough to show the contrast between Harper Lee and the title and illustrate the point of her becoming reclusive. 

It was suggested that the design possibly was too much like a horror / thriller book because of its darkness. It was also said that because black is the most dominant colour the design could be misinterpretation that the black community in the book are the most dominant community, which is incorrect.

The circles within the design were also seen to also represent an eye like the reader is given an insight into the lives of the characters and society at the time , which was an interesting interpretation.

The black circle in the background it was said is not very visible. Harper Lee could be moved up so its not so far away from the title. The white circle it was suggested could encroach more onto the back cover and interact with the text e.g. wrap the text around the shape. The quote could possible be too large.

Overall feedback suggests that the design is effective in portraying the idea aswell as being strong in its simplicity. 

Possibly it was said that Harper Lee could go above the title so there was a pattern in type thickness.

Things to Do :
- Redo the black circle perhaps so its more grey like the one that represents Atticus , which would stand out more on the black.
- Readjust the typography on the spine so its more evenly spread 
- The white circle should wrap around onto the backcover more and possibly the text could follow the shape of this. 
- Reduce the size of the quote on the back cover.
- Take into consideration where the design will be cropped down and how this may influence the design