PROJECT NOTES / KAOSTUDIO
Editorial / Art Direction
Project overview
Editorial design and art direction for a Kildare poetry booklet, pairing expressive monochrome imagery with a quiet, carefully structured interior. The design gives the writing room to breathe while establishing a distinctive visual character for the publication.
Design execution
I approached the booklet as a balance between visual expression and the experience of reading. The cover’s textured, monochrome imagery creates an atmospheric introduction, while the interior uses restrained typography, generous margins and a consistent page structure to keep the writing in focus. Careful attention to line length, spacing and the relationship between facing pages gives the publication a measured rhythm. Fine vertical rules and understated page numbers provide structure without competing with the text, connecting the more expressive cover to a calm and coherent reading experience.
Specifications
Format: A5 Saddlestitched Booklet Discipline: Editorial / Art Direction Scope: Cover direction, typography and interior page layout Visual approach: Monochrome imagery and restrained editorial typography