The stock I chose for the front cover of my publication was the Dark Grey Colourplan with the gsm off 175gsm. In my first mock ups, the gsm I used was 135. To me 135 was to thin to be used for a front cover. When the mock up version was physically in my hand it didn't feel as strong and durable. It was easily bendable and just about stood up on it's own. These downfalls could translate into a cheaper feel, which is something I don't want my book to express, especially if I can get a thicker paper weight for the same price as it wouldn't effect me in the cost range. However once I did change the gsm to 175 I instantly felt the difference, it was more tangible in the hand and was a clear distinction between the front cover and the inside pages.
For my inside pages I had a lot of trouble finding the exact paper I had in mind. I knew through primary research that photos looked more visually appealing and of a higher quality on glossy paper. However, It seemed impossible to find the kind of glossy paper I was after. The only thing closer was the Antalis Digigreen Silk 115 gsm paper in the print room. This was the closes I had in mind but would of like that exact paper in a slightly thicker gsm. I felt this paper did the job well, It communicated a professional aesthetic to the publication and enhanced the photos within the book something that the target audience would appreciate.
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| Front Cover colour plan |
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| Glossy Inside pages |
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