In reflection of my children's book, I am pleased with the final outcome - as I managed to complete three coloured double-page spreads and compile them with the rest of the book. The final outcome was what I had envisioned it as, and I like that I am able to produce what I imagine.
On the other hand, I dislike that it was produced on standard paper. This was because of time constraints and having to use what was at hand. While the finished book may lack a more professional feel, I think the paper still shows the story at a good quality.
The design journey of the characters and flat plan felt natural, and I saw growth as more ideas and elements were added to both the character design and the storyboard. As the dummy book became the foundation of the pages of my final children's book, I like the confident use of line and colour that shows through to the finished book.
However, as I chose to work with a limited palette, I don't believe the finished scenes portray the level of intensity and pacing I was hoping for. Using a flat colouring, the images become more simplistic, and while this may be a positive for a children's book, the book's aesthetic moves further away from its real-life origins.
Overall, I like how my finished book turned out, and believe that the story is portrayed as I intended it. I also like the natural progression of my original designs and ideas, and my ability to confidently display changes in the work. While I have some gripes with the chosen use of paper and a limited colour palette, I feel that these drawbacks have an increased effect as a children's book. The experience of producing my own children's book was an enjoyable, yet challenging one.
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