This edition of Quick Read looks at print production.
VORWERK (2010) This report balances restraint (uncoated paper, simple type treatments) with exuberance – die-cuts, lenticular printing and the complex paper crafts most associated with pop-up books, leading to a fully immersive report. (Read More)
DARE (2006) Annual-report-as-vintage-board-game is an intriguing premise and this report delivers. It comes complete with playing board, game tokens, rules and most importantly, atmosphere. Every design element contributes to the feeling that you’ve discovered a mystery. (Read More)
TED BAKER (2005) Making an annual report funny is difficult but Ted Baker manages it almost every year. 2005’s dog-show themed report comes complete with ‘bite marks’ on the hard cover, instructions on folding an origami dog and some very funny writing. (Read More)
FORTUNE REIT (2017) Embedded in the cover of this report is a seed paper that allows readers to grow plants on the cover of the book. It’s an interesting premise, with simple instructions on the inside and the recycled paper stock presumably makes for good compost. (Read More)
FEIGE (2007) Three types of paper in two sizes function as navigation aids and the spiral-bind lets the report open vertically – risky choices that pay off, making this an unusual report however you look at it. (Read More)
