How to design booklet cover [8] : Brush

Didn't update for a while due to losing of my internet connection at my dorm TT!!
Living in a dorm with no internet means jumping into the sea without oxygen tank to me.
(credit from Vasee Lee)

Enough with complaining...
Let's continue our work :D!!

In this post, i will show you how to design a booklet cover by using photoshop brush.

Adobe photoshop allows you to create / modify / add a brush tool to the program.
Normally, brush tool using in drawing.
Later on, because of ease of used, brush tool was developed use in decoration artwork.

In previous entry, I introduced you how to design a booklet cover by using texture.
For most graphic designer, brush tool and texture usually work together.
A lot of style, feeling to choose.

Where to get it?
Go get one (or a lot) at a link that I was describe in material need and resources in how to design booklet cover

By using deviantart.com, you can go grab some brushes in resources and stock images section > Application resources > Adobe Photoshop Brush


All you need to do is download brushes you love.
Be aware of compatibility, some brushes were design to used only in CS ~ CS5.
It may not work if you used Photoshop7.
By the way, people now don't use Photoshop7 anymore :p


Ummm, That's it for how to design booklet cover using brush.
Next, I would introduced you more brush technique.
Keep following for an update!

How to design booklet cover [1]

I'm back!!

2 days without internet were painful...
I still don't have internet at my dorm. Update is available only day time.
Wish my internet come back as soon as possible :'(

Let's take a break with a font.
Today, i'm gonna show you my oldwork and what behind the scene.

By the way, I'm a member of Thammasat University Symphony Orchestra :D

I'm taking part in designing a booklet for each concert booklet, poster, brochure and some other ads.

The booklet that i'm going to introduce you also my work from last concert

A booklet that i'm gonna show how it's being done

Closed up 

So...

Let's begin!

HOW TO DESIGN BOOKLET COVER in 10 mins.

using Adobe Photoshop and Indesign.

First, you need to know about your printing.
You need to ask yourself these question

• What is the size of your printing?
• This will effect a lot in arranging texts and design a layout [This is essential! This will make suck content into something more interesting]

• What kind of paper?
• Different kind of paper, different color of paper [ex. green read, glossy, A4, colored paper] resulted different effect. With the same design and color, printed in different paper, some part of your artwork will be a thing called 'disaster'

• Used color?
• CMYK or Black and White need to be decided before designing process
• Targeted Group & Content
• When you're going to design anything, you need to know the content. Content and artwork must go in the same direction. 
• ex. Wedding ceremony booklet cover is a black and white and some sad design
• Targeted group must be defined. People with different cultures or ages have different readability, layout and text arranging must be different.

This is first thing in how to design booklet cover. Decision is very important!

In  next post, I will show you a tool, source to design a booklet cover