Annual planners are one of the most interesting and useful printed matters. They can be found in different visual, content and size variants. When it comes to choosing the right planner, everything depends on each individual`s needs, desires and tastes.
The aim of this diploma thesis was to study the theoretical content and design characteristics of different printed versions of planners and review their market situation with the aim of making appropriate graphic preparation of individual graphic elements for depiction and printing of the annual planner, taking into account selected finishing techniques. Given the fact that planners are used on a daily basis, the aim of the diploma thesis was also to create a transparent, customized and user-friendly planner that will ensure fast and practical use.
Based on the set purpose and goals of the diploma thesis, we set the latter in three steps. The first part of the diploma thesis is dedicated to theory, which contains a presentation of the basic components of the planners. Individual chapters present different formats of planners, the most common materials, types of bindings, commonly used colours and the most frequently used printing techniques.
In the research of the experimental part of the diploma thesis, we researched the existing offer of printed planners on the Slovenian market and examined the main content differences between individual planners.
Based on the studied theoretical characteristics of planners and market research, as well as the conceptual design of the desired designed planner, we focused on the planning and designing of a graphic template for printing a planner.
We determined that the planners are quite similar to each other but nevertheless each planner has certain peculiarities. We thoroughly described the design process from the idea to the final product and carefully recorded the results with discussion.
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