Photo Book with Craft Visuals
To design a photobook capturing the daily life of villagers through the photographs. The book weaves a narrative using metaphors, highlighting the connection between their mundane activities and life. The aim was to make a reflective narrative, blending minimalist design with rich storytelling.
Group of 2
Time frame: 4 weeks
Role
Content Curation, Typography, Layout and Grids Design, Color Theory, Visual Hierarchy, Printing Techniques
Photography, Editing.
Process
Content
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Primary Research
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Photography
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Secondary Research
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Conceptualization
Synthesis
Curate
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Tone of Voice
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Visual Language Development
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Type and Colour Explorations
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Illustrations
Create
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Cover Explorations
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Layout Explorations
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Draft 1
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Improvements
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Test Prints
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Final Print
Objective and Narrative
A photobook that captures the essence of village life through the lens of craft, using photographs taken during a field visit. The photobook weaves a narrative of the villagers’ daily lives, highlighting the mundane yet profound aspects of their existence, using metaphors to reflect the connection between the craft and their culture.
It tells a compelling, visual story, capturing the emotional depth and beauty of the environment and people.
The tone is set to be introspective, poetic, and reflective, with the visual narrative conveying both the simplicity and richness of the villagers’ lives. The design harmonizes with the rustic and intimate nature of the photographs, while using modern design elements to elevate the storytelling.
Details of the Book.
Pages: Approx. 50 pages
Dimensions: 7" by 7"
Paper: 130 gsm
Binding: Center Stitch
Some spreads from the book.
The name of the book, 'Meridian', is still being pondered upon, it is meant to resonate with the themes of connection, transition, and the deep exploration of life’s subtleties.
Meridian serves as an invitation to explore both the physical and philosophical landscapes presented within the book. It speaks to the idea of a "central line" in human experience, connecting the earthly with the existential, the familiar with the mysterious, and the journey outward with the reflection inward.
The title thus captures the beauty, connectivity, and depth of your journey to the craft village and offers readers a guidepost to approach these images with both wonder and contemplation.