I really enjoyed this class, from the great ideas for books, websites and podcasts I have to look up after the class is over, to the great feedback I received in my projects.
BUT, top two would be:
1. The specific and unique needs considered when designing a book. I have a new appreciation for well designed books! My cheap self might even BUY a few books just because of their design. We'll see. ;)
2. Stepping outside my comfort zone - watercoloring has never been something I thought I could pull off, but with some tenacity, practice and lots of photoshop help, I did it. I learned that I shouldn't always write off an idea just because I'm not an illustrator, sometimes you just gotta try something new. Love that lesson.