Question of the day:
If, as a designer, you spot an obvious spelling or typing error while laying out a book, should you correct it yourself? Or should every change first be discussed with the author or editor?
I regularly come across small mistakes while designing books. A missing letter, a colon where there should be a comma, or a character’s name that is suddenly spelled slightly differently.
My first instinct is to fix it straight away. At the same time, I’m the designer, not the editor. Even a small, well-intentioned correction can change the meaning of a sentence. That’s why I never make changes when I’m in doubt and always flag them with the author or editor.
But where do you draw the line? Do you correct an obvious typo immediately, or do you leave even those untouched?
I’d love to hear how other designers, editors and authors approach this
#bookdesign #dtp #graphicdesign
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I’m Mireille, and I turn ideas into graphic design that works both creatively and technically. With more than 25 years of experience, I help businesses create a visual identity that stands the test of time.