Silent Crit Final Feedback

Which version is the best?

• Third is best for consistency.
• Prefer third but lacks the same impact as the imagery on the first.
• The third idea is by far the strongest as it works best just being kept simple.
• Third is best because it's not cramped but second works well too - combine both.

Concept
Is the concept and interpretation imaginative and original?

• Less obvious approach to the book
• Concept and idea is justified with the themes in the book and is a less obvious approach - unique.
• Concept behind the work is a more unconventional reflection of Auggie and his interests are which is good.
• Strong theming and reasoning.
• This idea is by far the strongest and works best just by being kept simple.

Strengths

• Strong, original idea
• Typeface is well developed
• Chalkboard texture is well linked

Change/improvement

Front cover:

• The second to last row of illustrations could be moved up slightly so there's a gap between the text at the bottom and the illustrations.
• Bigger gap after the initials in the author's name to be more legible.
• Could benefit from use of similar chalk illustrations.
• Change the quote on the front to be the same typeface - could give off a stronger consistency.
• R.J. Palacio - need a dot after the j.
• Author's name needs to be chalky too. 

Spine:

• "R" in R.J could be bigger - not same size as front cover.
• Should be chalky for consistency
• R.J. Palacio - need a dot after the j.

Back cover:

• The illustration line on the back page could be more textured or thinner to match the lines on the front page (third design)
• Shape on back should be chalky but the layout works well.
• The font doesn't fit as well with the rest of the text. Use the same typeface or use some letters as the typeface.

Typeface:

• The B looks like a D.

Ideas

• Third variation is most effective as it's less cramped but the second works well too - combine the two. Include a bit of the diagrams around the title rather than have it really structured to seem more childlike
• Experiment with colours it make it stand out and be more fun.
• Like the initial idea with elements of science in the background - take elements from this.
• Combine chalky text with mathematic symbols.