Talking about the craftsmanship of modern book binding design

Many people may understand this way, and in the absence of good ideas, they will consider making use of craftsmanship to make up for design deficiencies. Although there are some, but not all, and many excellent designers through the exploration of process design, but also can accommodate wisdom and creative language, the key lies in the design skills of the process, rather than pure choice. When designing a book, a designer should consider the process design as a front rather than as a final supplement, depending on the needs of the book's subject matter. The scope of process design mainly refers to the bound form of the book forming process and the way of post-process production. This is the most important carrier for the reader to experience through the visual and feel.

When referring to the technology in book binding design, often thought of are common processes such as bronzing, hot silver, peritoneum, UV, kicking, and hollowing. When these processes become a common form, the effect of these has become a Visual fatigue, that is to say no feeling. As a result, these processes lose their due value and increase their cost. In my opinion, the “naked technique” is simply not to make any post-processes. It is more down-to-earth and returns to the real value of the book. I do not know if we have discovered some phenomena. In today's fast-paced social life, the visual experience is more acceptable than the sense of touch. As a result, we had to be skillful when designing our craft. Book binding design, over-packaging is something that people have always been disgusted with, and inappropriate processes are often the culprit of over-packaging. Therefore, the process is not as good as possible, nor is it more complex and better, nor is it more advanced and better, and the design is less refined and clever.

As a good designer, in the process design, we must do the following aspects of homework.

1. It is necessary to have a more familiar understanding of the materials, binding forms and post-processes of books. Paper is a key carrier for the traditional publishing of books. The choice of paper will directly affect the quality and reading experience of books. What kinds of papers are used for what kinds of books, there will be some habits, so we must pay attention to observation and experience, summarize some rules, ready to use. For example: literature books, we are accustomed to using light paper, which is taking into account its easy to carry and read; picture data book, we are accustomed to use coated paper or pure paper, which is taking into account the color of the picture to restore texture and preservation, etc. . In addition, the selection of paper materials for book covers and outer packaging is very selective. I do not agree with a comprehensive understanding of the performance of all types of paper. It is very mechanical. From the perspective of environmental protection and economy, it is sufficient to familiarize myself with several commonly used paper materials. If we encounter special and challenging design projects, we will not make a new artistic experience, but will also promote the new design of books. I always think that design cannot be marginalized by art. Otherwise, what we do can only be a kind of mechanical technical work, which is very unfavorable to the publication of books. Therefore, in addition to making the most basic explanations in this article, I will no longer do more detailed classification and encourage designers to do more simple design, but also pay attention to the cost control design for publishers, because I am like this. insistent.

2. The bound form is the key link of the three-dimensional book, its role is mainly fixed, molding, preservation and so on. Book binding is mainly wired equipment (always using ancient techniques, mostly manual, applicable to antique books), lock-line equipment (two kinds of lock-line and lock-line hardcover, suitable for relatively thick and often read books), binding (The product of modern mechanized production is a method of directly applying glue after the leaves have been folded at the mouth of the book. It is economical, convenient and quick, suitable for light paperback books, etc.). In the binding form of books, there are many ancient methods, such as scrolling, folding, whirlwind, butterfly, and back-packing. In addition to the old methods used to publish some special books, most books are now It is no longer used. The current book binding design has some new breakthroughs in the form of binding, mainly for the needs of the times and personalization, such as the exposure of the lock line. In fact, in ancient line-bound books, the exposure of the lock line is a normal state, which reflects an oriental unique cultural atmosphere. Today's exposure of the lock line reflects the perspective of an internal mechanism, such as the transparency of the complex mechanical structure inside the watch, or the public display of the kitchen operation process, which emphasizes the importance of externalizing what cannot be seen internally. A gesture of display allows readers to feel the texture and personality of the book while enjoying the graphic and textual information.

3. There are many methods in the late stage of book binding. The best way for designers is to collect some actual data and cases to understand the effects of various technologies. While designing books, there is an expectation of the effect of the technology to be adopted. Do your judgment. For a process that has not been experimented, it is best to find some samples for reference, or experiment first, and then decide whether to use it or not. The choice of these two methods depends on the needs of the design project, but it is important to consider the cost factor. Some publishers or designers sometimes have “at any cost”. In order to make the books particularly high-end, it can be said that it is at all costs. As a book publishing in the cultural industry, I do not support this approach. When I meet key book design projects, I must consider the high-end quality of design effects, and also consider the control of costs, and save unnecessary expenditures for publishers and readers. This is the direction I have always studied. For example, the "Chinese Peking Opera Arts Encyclopedia" is a national "12th Five-Year" national key book publishing project. In order to reflect the high-end quality of the book, it is ultimately necessary to accommodate some of the craft design, and it must be well done in materials and post-production. The prior design and planning, especially from the cover to the outer package, must take into account the systemic, qualitative and artistic heights. At the same time, for the sake of cost control, the cover and outer box packaging materials adopt the method of cardboard mounting silk cloth, and the technique adopts the method of cloth mimeograph and bronzing and hot paint. Among them, the high-end letter box type packaging design, a wood engraving design process, these materials are cost-effective, process design is also very prominent, and ultimately achieved the perfect fusion of artistic taste and technical quality, all this attributed Ingenious use of craft techniques.

Book binding design is a systematic project that involves a wide range of aspects. It is not only detailed in terms of craftsmanship, but it is not limited to thousands of words. It is limited by space limitations and will not be listed one by one. Finally, we must pay special attention to the fact that we should not regard the process as a process in the later stages. We must carry out the expected ideas at the beginning of the design process and incorporate the craftsmanship into the creative design skillfully and valuablely.


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