Speaking from Experience Initial Digital Designs

I've recently started to get really interested in books and layouts, because of Fred's module. So I knew I wanted to create a book for this brief.
I think a book is quite a good and appropriate way to convey this information and educate the audience.

I started by drawing some thumbnails of loads of different layouts I could think of. 

I wanted to keep the layout simple and clean looking, because I hate pages with a lot of text on. The dictionary is never fun to read because of all the text, so I only wanted a few words on each spread so it was appealing and readable.



I then went into looking at typefaces and what I could name the book.

I chose the name Pardon? because that word is used throughout the country and doesn't have an regional identity. It always sounds better than 'I don't get it' because that could cause confusion.

I looked at type writer style typefaces because I wanted something that could be a bit messy or difficult to read, because it represents the content, the confusion that people go through.

I chose to go with Letter Gothic Std because it reads nicely, its clear and I think the slight curves of the letters makes it more human and fun.

 I want to have a brief explanation of the book on the cover, but I'm just experimenting with the placement of that .

The next step is deciding on a the layout finally, and digitally. I normally go with my drawing and then finalise it on InDesign.

 I started with just a few words a page, but think this is too bare and not interesting to look at all.

I experimented with using the shape of the area, that the page was talking about. It doesn't work behind the text or with the text but do like this idea so will keep it in mind.

 I don't think centring the text works, it makes it hard to read and understand which is the word and which is the meaning.

I like this layout a lot, I think - once cleaned up - it will be interesting to read and easy. I also want to use colour and maybe images.

 I knew I wanted the title to the side because it means there's more room for the text and so I can play around with and find the clearest layout. 
It also keeps all the words on the same level so there is clear grid system, making it easier to read.