Part one:
A brief explanation of what the essay will discuss
Physical books versus digital ebooks, articles, etc
Part two:
First argument
People like having physical copies
There is an art behind them
Physical print and books
What is their function?
How has it changed over time
Could it progress and become popular again?
Everyday physical items can become more interesting, Sotsass, Postmodernism
Part three:
Second argument
Digital is more convenient, audio books and website articles
We live in a digital world
Book can be accessed online
Its a different user experience
Part four:
Conclusion
What is the outcome?
Could there be a happy median?
Thursday, 13 December 2018
Thursday, 6 December 2018
OUGD501 PLANNING & STRUCTURING AN ESSAY
Suggested research question
What are the limitations of book making?
Can books be reinvented?
Why are printed books dying?
Why don't people buy books anymore?
What is the problem? Why is it important or interesting?
Something that doesn't get questioned enough
E-books are taking over print destroying physical print
Books are uninteresting and less engaging
Books need to be challenged
Its a topic I am personally interested in
Which academic sources will you reference?
No more rules
The panland book of handmade books
Postmodernism
From modernism to postmodernism
Sottasses 700 drawings
Ettore Sottsass
Case studies
Memphis group
Postmodernism/modernism
Essay map
Why don't people buy books anymore?
Use facts to prove that this is true.
Is there a solution?
If the book was reinvented, would people invest in them like they used to? Explain why they're disappearing
Make postmodernist books a thing
A book that challenges what a book is. This could interest people in the topic.
Postmodern art and architecture is becoming more acceptable.
These are physical items accepted and appreciated in todays society due to their postmodernity. Could this idea be pushed onto physical print?
Discover why printed books aren't being bought anymore
Small press printers are trying to interest people in the topic
Could that idea be expanded on a larger scale?
Postmodernism has become accepted in many physical forms of our society, this could help small and large presses
What are the limitations of book making?
Can books be reinvented?
Why are printed books dying?
Why don't people buy books anymore?
What is the problem? Why is it important or interesting?
Something that doesn't get questioned enough
E-books are taking over print destroying physical print
Books are uninteresting and less engaging
Books need to be challenged
Its a topic I am personally interested in
Which academic sources will you reference?
No more rules
The panland book of handmade books
Postmodernism
From modernism to postmodernism
Sottasses 700 drawings
Ettore Sottsass
Case studies
Memphis group
Postmodernism/modernism
Essay map
Why don't people buy books anymore?
Use facts to prove that this is true.
Is there a solution?
If the book was reinvented, would people invest in them like they used to? Explain why they're disappearing
Make postmodernist books a thing
A book that challenges what a book is. This could interest people in the topic.
Postmodern art and architecture is becoming more acceptable.
These are physical items accepted and appreciated in todays society due to their postmodernity. Could this idea be pushed onto physical print?
Discover why printed books aren't being bought anymore
Small press printers are trying to interest people in the topic
Could that idea be expanded on a larger scale?
Postmodernism has become accepted in many physical forms of our society, this could help small and large presses
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