Pvt. War [PAGES 1 & 2]
Graphic Design, Book Design, Editing
This university project is a result of my interest in issues-based design. I investigated the arms industry, the most profitable business in the world. After a thorough research on the subject, I edited and designed a book called Pvt. War.
My aim was to present all the facts and figures in the context of real life, so that they are not just abstract numbers, but something anyone can relate to. And to support further reading, I included all the sources and references in a prominent manner alongside the text.
Pvt. War is a bit provocative, but full of hard facts and a strong argument against arms industry, war profiteering and war in general.
Open Borders
Campaign Identity, Campaign Strategy, Graphic Design
In this self-initiated university project I created the identity and strategy for a fictional campaign that advocates more open immigration policy.
The idea was to make this complex issue more personal and approachable. I chose the handmade & handwritten style combined with photography of real environment to support this.
In addition I made the audience participation integral part of the campaign. Through the campaign website, the audience can order posters for distribution, but more importantly, they can also create new posters from limited design choices and contribute with other new content, like slogans and photographs.
Space Opera
Graphic Design, Book Design
The brief called for a striking new look for the "Space Opera" science fiction book series published by Gollancz.
The client was looking for a look and feel that would make the closet sci-fi junkies proudly come out of the closet. My solution was to focus on the series as a whole, instead of individual books. The differences between books are subtle, with variations in colour, composition and copy.
When stored in bookcase with the slipcase on, the books give only a small hint towards science fiction and complete anonymity can be achieved by removing the slipcase while shelved. But when read without the slipcase, the 'Space Opera' stands out proudly.
Space Magazine
Graphic Design, Editorial Design, Editing
Space - The Quarterly Digest of Public Space is the result of a university magazine assignment. It developed from my personal interest in the use of our shared living space.
I designed a single issue for the magazine with the theme of public photography.
All the images and stories used in the magazine are from actual situations, where photographing in public space was prohibited, usually without authorization.
The Black Box of Sustainable Graphic Design
Graphic Design, Campaign Identity, Campaign Strategy
The project brief was to investigate issues-based design approach and designer's role as a critical thinker.
My solution addresses the issue of sustainability in graphic design practice with a darkly humorous campaign. I created a scenario where graphic design as a profession would become extinct in the year 2025 because of years of unsustainable practice.
The magazine ads forward readers to the campaign website to learn about sustainable practice. I also designed and produced an actual 'black box' to be distributed to designers. The box contains info cards that explain more about the subject. The cards can be sent out to further spread the message.
The Bar
Graphic Design
For this project we needed to investigate our university building and design a piece based on the chosen location. My choice was the university bar, which at the time was closed for financial reasons.
I performed a survey among the students, asking their views about the function and importance of a university bar.
The final piece is a set of coasters that combines photographs I took from the empty and closed bar with the actual answers from my survey.
