Book Description
Re-design The 2,000 Best Games and Activities book. This book was published in 2004 and again in 2005. It claims to help you “help your children reach their full potential — through play”. It does this through its broad collection of games and activities with catego- ries such as concentration and kindness.
Procedure
Define issues or problem areas with the current design
Research appropriate styles/designs
Create moodboard & visual system
Create thumbnail spreads
Spread mockups
Cover mockup
Finalize spreads & cover
Outcome
Re-design this book
New book design system
Current Book Cover
Current Problems
No illustrations or instructional images
Printed with blue ink only
Square format
*It does not encourage play
The Audience
The primary users of this tool would be adults who work with children: parents, teachers, and/or caretakers.
My Approach
A playful tone is very important. This book is for people who are interacting and engaging children. it should feel like play. The wording should be light and informal.
Illustration Styles
Activities should have instructional imagery. book follows one character as she “learns to grow” through all of the activities.
Initial Sketches
Style Tile
Final Book Redesign
Book Cover
Chapter Marker
Activity Spreads
