Mock ups

Decided to have a go with a hard back cover, although this would give the book a more solid feel, I almost want the book to feel delicate as it is representing a National tragedy. Really like the idea of the embossed feeling, but think i need to have the logo as the front cover, and maybe have a pocket or slip on cover to hold the book, making it feel like it can be something personal to remember the tragedy.

One of the double page spreads, used helvetica regular, 9pt type however i think this typeface doesn't relate to a memorial needs to be a warmer typeface not so harsh.

First page layouts

The first go at my double page spreads. I have used helvetica 8pt type, however i think the type on some of the pages feel a bit cold to say its a memorial, so i need to look at different typefaces (gill sans?). Tried to make each page a new experience, but there is still some changes that could make them better.  

Book layout Ideas

For the layout ideas i'm using in my memorial book, are mostly inspired from, The Best of Brochure Design: v. 11, and 9 by Kiki Eldridge, 

Looking at different layout styles, with different grid systems, think a simple gris system, however making each page a new experience. 

For the text on the pages i would say there is a two column grid system and on the facing page there are images images displayed in different ways, each page is something new.

Three column grid system with large image on the facing page, layout seems to similar on each page. 

Thoughts.

Not sure what corporate look i am wanting for my book, so i am looking into different layouts and themes i could use and then going back to the logo design and making it link with the theme and look of my book.