What We See When We Read
✷ book design
While many forms of media tend to be transient, the book stands out as an enduring creation. It represents one of the rare physical artifacts crafted by designers that merge visual and tactile sensations. This book design piece, using the text from Peter Mendelsund's book “What We See When We Read”, delves into the intricate aspects of typography, such as the nuances of letter-to-letter, line-to-line, and word-to-word relationships, as well as punctuation and hyphenation. The composition delves into the usage of type in layouts, exploring concepts like space, structure, contrast, scale, navigation, and pacing. It meticulously examines the micro and macro aesthetic qualities of typography design.