Face Paint
Books come in all shapes and sizes. How can designers consolidate existing content and make it new through conscientious book design?
This photography book focuses on the evolution of makeup over time. With a focus on the history and growth through modern innovations, this design aims to highlight the beauty of detailed cosmetic photography and the philosophy behind various cosmetic looks and practices.
The overall experience of this book was designed with the viewers relationship to fashion magazines in mind. As a
source for much knowledge on fashion and makeup, viewers are used to a particular look and feel for makeup related imagery and text.
The goal in this design was to subvert the use of cheap, glossy paper and flimsy binding in favor of creating a beautiful and luxurious-feeling object for collectors to appreciate. To do so, I used a visible wire binding that aligns with droplines throughout the book. The cover is created using etched, mirrored acrylic to give the reader the ability to see their own face and even do their make if they so choose.
Books come in all shapes and sizes. How can designers consolidate existing content and make it new through conscientious book design?
This photography book focuses on the evolution of makeup over time. With a focus on the history and growth through modern innovations, this design aims to highlight the beauty of detailed cosmetic photography and the philosophy behind various cosmetic looks and practices.
The overall experience of this book was designed with the viewers relationship to fashion magazines in mind. As a
source for much knowledge on fashion and makeup, viewers are used to a particular look and feel for makeup related imagery and text.
The goal in this design was to subvert the use of cheap, glossy paper and flimsy binding in favor of creating a beautiful and luxurious-feeling object for collectors to appreciate. To do so, I used a visible wire binding that aligns with droplines throughout the book. The cover is created using etched, mirrored acrylic to give the reader the ability to see their own face and even do their make if they so choose.
