FMP BOOK ANALYSIS

My books arrived earlier today a lot quicker than expected as they had only been sent off for printing two days prior to this. I was initially a little disheartened by the aesthetics of the book as the cover was a lot thinner than I had hoped for, meaning that the book was flimsy rather than of a sturdy feel that a usual coffee table book possesses. After speaking with mentors and asking for the opinions of many individuals in and out of creative backgrounds, I received positive feedback on the finished product despite my disappointment. After leaving the books for a while and then returning later on the review them again, I have been able to understand that the design and aesthetic still works as it is the content within the project which is the most important aspect.

By immediately drawing the readers attention using a design similar to the Facebook logo, it gives context as to what the project will be about once the viewer continues to read on. The choice of 130GSM silk paper worked well as light does not reflect from the pages and cause a glare - this would have caused the reader to be unable view the images to their full potential. The text that I have used throughout the publication is clear, precise and to the point, sharing personal opinions and anecdotes about my social media obsession and dependency, while also asking questions as to why this is happening, how it is making me feel and what I could  be done to prevent this, which keeps the reader intrigued and wanting to read on.

The layout and design throughout has allowed a professional image to be achieved that is of an industry standard. Placing minimal images on each page allows the intricate details to be easily absorbed by the viewer. Being able to focus on a single image, surrounded by white space, rather than be distracted by a plethora of colour.    

My favourite aspect of the book is the conceptual idea of  ‘everything you post online, is with you forever’. The lighting and mood within the images work so well together to encapsulate the seriousness of this issue. I wanted the images to have a darker aura to them than the others within the publication as they could have the most detrimental  implications and consequences.

I’m extremely pleased with the final outcome of my project ‘Delusive’, as I feel it is a true representation of the issues that I am currently facing as a result of my excessive abuse of  social media platforms. Through the use of myself within the project, the creative boundaries were able to be pushed to the limit to make the project as subjective and relatable as possible.By visually portraying the negative impacts of my social media dependency through this creative publication I have been able to  subtly express my feelings and experiences as well as translating a personal messages across to the viewer. If not only being able to reflect on the impact these issues are having on my life as the ultimate aim, but also subconsciously making others review the effects social media could be having on their lives too.