20 // Experiment 3.2: Book about branding (evaluation)

The survey included different age groups, including a young person, a master’s student and an adult aged 50.

Young person:

The person found the idea of a book that can be read from both sides very exciting and innovative. The opinion was that the cover design was modern and appealing, especially the choice of colors and typography stood out. The dual reading option was immediately understood and it was expressed that the book would definitely be bought due to the unusual cover. The section dealing with rebranding was particularly interesting as it was believed that this could be applied to personal projects.

Master’s student:

This person was also enthusiastic about the idea and thought the concept was original and practical. The cover design left a professional impression, particularly liking the clean lines and structured arrangement of the elements. The double reading option was also immediately understood and it was expressed that this would be a book that would definitely be bought, especially because of the unique design. It was suggested that the cover could perhaps be made a little more interactive, possibly with an AR application. In terms of content, the person was more interested in the part dealing with starting a new business, as the plan was to create a startup after graduation.

Adult person:

A person aged 50 also found the idea of a book that could be read from both sides very interesting and creative. The cover design was perceived as attractive and professional, and the clarity and organization were particularly appealing. The dual reading option was understandable, even if there was some skepticism at first. It was expressed that such a book would be considered because of the cover, especially if information on branding was specifically sought. One suggestion for improvement was to perhaps place a short instruction or explanation directly on the cover to make the double reading option even clearer. In terms of content, the person was more interested in the section dealing with rebranding, as they had already had experience with brand management and development in their professional career.


Summary:

To summarize, this experiment not only provided new perspectives on branding, but also demonstrated the importance of thoughtful and appealing design for a product’s first impression and usability. The different age groups provided valuable feedback that will help to further refine the book concept and adapt it to the needs of the target groups.

19 // Experiment 3.1: Book about branding

For the third experiment, I have designed a book that can be read from both sides. One side is aimed at people who are starting a new company and want to develop branding from scratch. This part is very conceptual and analytical, especially at the beginning, as values and goals have to be defined first. However, if you read the book from the other side, it is more about how an existing branding can be revised and which aspects are important for successful branding in 2024.

I designed the cover of the book for this experiment. I made sure that the reader quickly understands from the design that this is not an ordinary book, but one that can be read from both sides. The cover is designed in such a way that it conveys the dual reading option at first glance and makes the reader curious to explore the book in both directions.

For my survey, I printed out the cover and folded it around an existing book. In order to better understand the project and be able to empathize with it, I explained the project and its function at the beginning of the survey. In the survey, I wanted to find out how the idea and the design were received by the target group.

I asked the following questions:

  1. What do you think of the idea of a book that can be read from both sides?
  2. What is your first impression of the cover design?
  3. Which elements of the cover particularly catch your eye?
  4. How understandable do you find the double reading option at first glance?
  5. Would you buy such a book based on the cover?
  6. What improvements would you suggest for the cover design?
  7. Which aspects of the book’s content (starting a business vs. rebranding) interest you more and why?