Table of Contents: First Draft

I had a very clear vision of how I wanted my table of contents to look from the start of this project, so it was very rewarding to get to make two drafts. I decided to continue using Canva to create my table of contents because I'm familiar with the program and used it to make my cover page.

Option 1:

My favorite part about this option is how the color scheme compliments the featured image. The browns and yellows all play off of each other and the consistent font helps create a cohesive table of contents.

Option 2:

This second option is similar to the first option, but the color scheme and title format have changed. Having the main image go across two pages makes the spread more interesting to look at, and the right angle that the "Table of Contents" makes accentuates the many harsh angles and boxy shapes throughout the spread.

In the end, I decided to go with Option 2. This is because while the first option had an aesthetically pleasing and soothing color palette, the second option felt like it belonged with my cover image which consisted of the same black and yellow colors. A convention that I used in my table of contents was including a single image that continued onto another page. I've seen this design choice several times in food magazines and I think it adds a creative aspect to the spread.