Fall 2023
3.5 Weeks
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Herbs is a five-book series that provides a comprehensive guide to medicinal herbs, organized alphabetically. Each compact 6” x 4” hardcover book is designed for portability, making them perfect for outdoor exploration. With writable pages, they also allow users to take notes and document their discoveries while on the go.
View DocumentCreate a well-laid-out encyclopedia that is easy to understand and has clear a target audience. The encyclopedia should contain imagery and other content that fits with the topic and is useful for the target audience.
Travel-Friendly Design: Create a compact and durable encyclopedia book series that is easy to carry, ideal for on-the-go usage, and perfect for travelers or field explorers.
Hand-Drawn Imagery: Incorporate hand-drawn illustrations and diagrams to enhance understanding and support real-time use in the field.
Space for Field Notes: Provide ample space throughout the book for users to jot down their own observations, notes, and discoveries, allowing for a personalized, hands-on experience.
This project presented an exciting challenge in designing a highly readable layout for a physically compact book series. I had to carefully consider spacing, proximity, and the overall organization of the content to ensure optimal readability, especially given the limited space. A significant part of the process involved extensive test printing to fine-tune the typography, ensuring that the text was legible and visually appealing at a smaller scale. This iterative approach allowed me to strike a balance between functionality and aesthetics, creating a practical yet engaging design for users.