OUGD406 - Studio Brief 04 - Paper Stock and Binding

It was decided to use a paper stock known as bulky newsprint. This stock consists of two sides; one shiny, with similar properties to that of photo paper, and one rough side, textured like that of ordinary newsprint. It was felt this was an appropriate alternative to card since the stock was not too thick to bind but still had elements of strength which helped the pages keep their strength even when elements had been cut away.

The difference in textures between each side of the paper also enhanced the textured aesthetics of the overall designs, whilst keeping the front and back covers of a good quality which avoided the need for multiple paper stocks that could have made the pagination process difficult and confusing.

All printed content was then bound together using a traditional saddle stitch method, which involves the use of either staples of thread down the fold of the booklet. This production method was chosen, as it felt appropriate for the use of a smaller publication, did not inhibit the design in any way and kept consistency in it’s minimal design.