Hello again everyone,

I've managed to get the InDesign files and have been doing a little work on the brochure. There's now a draft localised version for the UK. This is attached. I really like it but wonder what others think?

Andy, I take on board your suggestion about removing the grey background in places but I actually think it adds quite a lot to the design so I've kept it.

With regards to freedom of panorama, as mentioned before I know nothing about this so if anyone can take a look at the copy and suggest any appropriate changes I'll take care of it.

Hope you like the booklet!

Stevie


On 14 August 2013 16:37, Martin Poulter <infobomb@gmail.com> wrote:
Why produce a paper brochure? Because of immediacy, e.g. in training sessions it's more convenient for people to have something in front of them to step through rather than opening yet another browser tab. If we want to get our message through to staff in content projects and GLAMs, immediacy may well make the difference when they are being bombarded with recommended links or contacts. Good point about ink though.


On 14 August 2013 15:53, Andy Mabbett <andy@pigsonthewing.org.uk> wrote:

On 7 August 2013 15:37, Daria Cybulska <daria.cybulska@wikimedia.org.uk> wrote:

A new brochure about Wikimedia Commons has been produced. Designed to be a companion brochure to the Welcome to Wikipedia brochure, it covers what Commons is, how to upload files, how to use files, and the basics of free licenses - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Illustrating_Wikipedia_brochure.pdf


We would like to have a version printed in the UK as well. What are your thoughts on the content?


The grey background of some pages will burn up ink if people print their own copies; white would be better.

There is a lack of continuity in referring to uploading "images" vs.  "media" - at one point, it says "You can also upload audio", but doesn't mention video

It is misleading on freedom of panorama. It says you can upload pictures of "old" buildings, if they're "in the public domain". (It may be wise to mention the difference between FoP in the UK, and in countries where the law is less liberal on the matter.)

Environmentally speaking, why produce a paper brochure? Why not put the material online, and hand out business (size) cards with a URL and QR code? 

Otherwise, a good initiative.

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