Project: Charles and Ray Eames Book
Challenge: To research, design and construct a hardbound coffee table book emphasizing typographic nuances on the printed page. Full typographic attention given to:
- Use of a grid
- Legibility
- Pacing of the spreads
- Typeface selection and pairings
- Organization of headings, subheadings, captions, folios, etc.
- Addressing tracking, leading, rag, line breaks, alignment
- Combination of type and image
- Construction and craft of the hardbound book
Concept: To examine the founding principles of successful design by exploring the ideas and philosophies behind Charles and Ray Eames iconic work, and to enlighten and inspire fellow designers with lessons learned through 40 years of their amazing collaboration.
Research Map of Chapters
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Visual Elements & Approaches
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