The project culminated in a 7.5 x 5 book. Each student was responsible for designing their 20-page signature, their book’s covers, chapter dividers (each signature is a chapter), and for binding the book using the 'coptic book binding method'.

 

The project took the students through the process of deconstructing a set of 5 selected essays from the course reading, a selection of one predominating concept and word. A ‘reconstructing/regenerating’ creative process in phases followed: research, concept, creative direction, design direction, design, production, communication strategy, and distribution.

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My book presented each student's signature as his/her own fragment of interpretation. Others might not necessarily understand or share the same view, but we all had the same starting and finishing point—eventually all arrived at a place that was personal and perfect for each one of us. The book's front and back covers opened up to form a perfect circle, which represented a complete and beautiful journey that each of the students went through.

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Layout and Design in InDesign
Production with Japanese handmade papers with lasercut and hand binding.

Papers used:
Classic Epic Black
Izumo Mingei Mitsumata
Morisa Series Shirakabe