The purpose of this thesis was to design the layout and cover of the collection of literary sketches “Moje življenje” by Slovenian writer Ivan Cankar. This literary work plays a significant role in Slovenian literature and is still part of the curriculum in primary schools. The themes of the sketches are still relevant, and almost everyone encounters them in their lives.
Before starting the design, we reviewed the biography of Ivan Cankar to familiarize ourselves with his life and significant works, as the collection of sketches relates to events from his life. We defined the meaning of a sketch and then reviewed the literature on layout design. We presented the layout of the published work, including the title page, body, and the cover. We also discussed some rules and guidelines for choosing the format and typography, as well as determining the margins, grid, and blank spaces of the book.
In typography, we focused on choosing a typeface that would assist children with dyslexia with reading while still being suitable for those without reading difficulties. In the experimental part, we first analyzed the collection of sketches “Moje življenje” and briefly summarized each sketch. We also presented the place and time covered in the book and the main characters. We described our target audience, and based on the analysis, we began the process of designing the collection of sketches. After testing various versions, we arrived at the best possible design solution.
The final product is a modernized design of the collection of sketches “Moje življenje” with included illustrations and typography that facilitates reading for individuals with dyslexia.
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