The reader is presented with a dynamic front cover that with every tap of the finger on either the background or masthead, a different background or letterform appears. Although subtle, this adds a level of depth as the digital publication engages the user. Swiping left will bring the reader to the contents page.
An interactive content page also allows for quicker access to the chapters in the e-book.
The benefit of the digital copy is that the pictures are much more vivid as compared to the printed copy. The colours of the Crouwels design come through better and give a more accurate representation of what his work looks like in person. This creates a more immersive user experience.
A single tap on the screen and the on screen menu for the e-book. This gives the reader an idea of how far into the e-book their in as well as providing some functions. For example pressing the hamburger button expands a drop down menu that shows the different chapters, allowing the reader to quickly jump through the e-books content if necessary. This creates ease and convenience for the reader which ensures a positive user experience.
Another engaging feature of the e-book is the animated compositions of Crouwel's typeface design. When used appropriately like in this example, the reader gains a better understanding of how Crouwel's typefaces are formed.
Wim Crouwel's a graphic odyssey appropriately incorporates the advantages of having editorial content on screen to provide a more engaging reading experience for the user. Despite these positives, there is still the issue of enticing the reader back to reading the e-book. As much as it is engaging, the lack of tactility and how the e-book is essentially just another app on the user's tablet makes it hard for the e-book to require a second reading.
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