Studio Brief 1 - To Kill a Mockingbird - Rationale

Rationale for Final Design 

The book design is based around the themes of oppression and protection which were defined as key themes within the story. The oppression of the black community by the white is shown through the use of differing sized circles, with the white being larger. Atticus’s protection of Tom is visualised through the integration of the grey circle within the white, reflecting how Atticus took much of the pressure from the rest of the community. Taking reference from the films opening sequence, Berthold Akzidenz Grotesk was used to create a feeling of dominance over the rest of the title. From research it was found that Harper Lee identified with Scout and was a tomboy herself, however became reclusive after the publication of her book. To reflect this the authors name uses Franklin Gothic Book, a sans serif typeface which is strong in structure to reflect her boisterous nature, but thinner and less dominant than the other typeface used.