Reflecting on the Design - #6
Cover Page of my Capstone Final Project
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A Visual Guide - #5
Minimalist Boho Coloring Book Graphic by PRO KDP TEMPLATES · Creative Fabrica . (2022, October 23). Creative Fabrica. https://www.creativefabrica.com/product/minimalist-boho-coloring-book-3/ The image above inspired my designs for my activity book. I love how simplistic shapes and lines are placed together to create an overarching theme/vibe. I wanted to imitate these in my designs so that the accompanying text heading can serve as an entry point into each page and body text can explain any vital details the viewer may need context of. The linework is both neat and imperfect, which could translate into a rustic and undefined artistic style. it also reminds me of childhood when one is learning how to draw, and the lines are only slightly bent, showing progression over time through practicing a skill. For my project, I chose to add color to some pages and some designs. The color is representative of some design theories or imagery that need...
Formatting the Design - #4
Eddy. (2025, October 1). The role of minimalism in graphic design: balancing aesthetics and functionality. RMCAD. https://www.rmcad.edu/blog/the-role-of-minimalism-in-graphic-design-balancing-aesthetics-and-functionality/ For the final design of my capstone project, I have chosen to follow a minimalist design. "According to research published in the American Research Journal of Humanities Social Science, the minimalist movement operates under the belief that “less is more.” (Eddy, 2025) With simpler and/or fewer designs filling a page of the design, the designer is over full reign of the consumer. The article accentuates three key aspects of minimalist design: negative space, visual hierarchy, and functionality. In terms of design, negative space is the area that is not filled around an object. This breathing room allows the design to be the main focus and assist the consumer with understanding its ...