OUGD504: Design for print, Booklet, aesthetic and layout research

Booklet

Source:
http://www.uprinting.com/booklet-size.html

'If you can’t fit all the information you need to put in a brochure, then booklets are your best option. Booklets play two main functions: as an informative material and as a promotional tool. There are different booklet sizes you can choose from. Know more about booklet sizes to find out which size best suits your objectives. Remember that the larger the space, the more freedom you have to showcase text and images about your products or services.

Small booklet sizes such as 5.5" x 8.5" and 8.5" x 11" are usually the standard size for instruction manuals, reports, catalogs and magazines. For those who plan on using booklets as sales materials, utilize space wisely by putting substantial images and text; only place information that would help your client understand your products’ features. If you need larger space, the 12" x 12" booklets might be your best bet. Booklets of this size are ideal for larger projects. This gives you more flexibility with layouts and more space for text and pictures. You won't have to worry about overcrowding the page.

There are also different types of booklet binding available in the market. These are saddle stitch, wire-o and perfect binding among others. The binding also contributes to the overall appeal of your booklets.'

Source:
http://www.perfectprint.co.nz/index.php/books/book-and-booklet-size

'Book and Booklet Size

Book and booklet size refers to the area of one page (for example, this booklet is an A5 size).
A5 (210mm x 148.5mm)

The majority of books and booklets are produced at A5 size because it is a good size to handle and it is more economical.
SRA5 (225mm x 160mm)

Also an economical size and being a little larger than A5 is preferred by some of our customers.
A4 (297mm x 210mm)

This size is generally used when a large area is required for diagrams, illustrations or photographs.

Other sizes can be produced but are not as economical.

How many pages are in the book?

When creating the content for a book, it is important to keep in mind that the number of pages in your document will impact the way it is produced. If you plan to saddle-stitch a book, the final page count must be a multiple of four, so you'll have to create enough content to produce that many pages. If a book is to be perfect-bound, it will have a spine. The number of pages and the thickness of the paper in the book determine the width of the spine, so that should also be a consideration when producing content. Once you know how many pages there will be in a book, you can determine the type of paper used to print the book.'

Here is an example of what the booklet could use, i.e. paper quality and size etc: