By Gail Nickel-Kailing on July 18th, 2008
SustainAble is a new book written with the graphic designer in mind. We asked Aaris Sherin, author, to tell us about the process that she went through to produce this unique book, things learned along the way, and her perspective on sustainable design.
Yesterday, in Part 1 of our interview, Aaris touched on her purpose and some of her discoveries during the research phase. Today, she takes a different tack and discusses philosophy of design and changing cultural issues.
Not only are the contents of this book terrific - and I’ve read it, so I can tell you that! - but the book is a prime example of ways you can use very different production processes.
For example, all the “make ready” and proof sheets were used to bind the book and as end pages.
And instead of a full paper jacket, a “demi-jacket” was created by printing on the reverse of more of the extra sheets that would have gone to waste. Take a look… very clever design! Read the rest of this entry
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