This work explores place as refuge, my relationship to the bathtub as a sanctuary and an intimate space where water becomes both a literal and metaphorical embrace. I examine the dynamic between moments of delicate stillness in the bath juxtaposed against chaotic and anxious thoughts throughout my everyday. The bathtub acts as a vessel to pause, to breathe, and to return - a moment to intentionally let go of overwhelming thoughts.
Bathing as ritual is an act which replenishes both the mind and the body, a practice of self care. Ornamentation of space, the soft flicker of candles which cast away shadows of anxious thoughts, or of flowers gently resting within their vases, become an intentional act of caring for self. You will notice a calmness emanating as you navigate the artist book, what begins as a busy and overwhelming ensemble of thoughts and ideas becomes distilled into clear and direct layouts, reflecting with intention the clarity of mind found in the bathtub.
I aim to tell the stories found in each droplet of water, the shedding of fears, burdens and worries from the day. The sacred importance of the bathtub as place, as escape from the anxious mind that follows me throughout the day. My time bathing becomes one of the only waking moments I can truly rest, truly release.
This book is a love letter to the water that holds me and to the bath that holds the water.
I aim to tell the stories found in each droplet of water, the shedding of fears, burdens and worries from the day. The sacred importance of the bathtub as place, as escape from the anxious mind that follows me throughout the day. My time bathing becomes one of the only waking moments I can truly rest, truly release.
This book is a love letter to the water that holds me and to the bath that holds the water.
My resolved outcome delivers high consideration to typography and layout, with experimental approaches being made through my printmaking and craft techniques. This creates an engaging work, establishing a connection between myself and the employer. It showcases elements of my personality through a friendly, inviting, professional, and exciting visual language. I chose to have my object act between a direct and indirect approach to introduction, the wprl imbued with qualities that make it less intimidating for employers to hold on to.
The final design uses language deliberately to extend an offer for mentorship, and the object itself feels more of a personal project they can take home rather than a business card because of it’s secondary use as a bookmark.
My campaign, Meat Free Me, aims to encourage individuals to stand against the incredibly harmful industry and protect our planet by switching to a plant based diet. Combining a playful and bright aesthetic, powerful statistics, and impactful typography, the campaign targets a Gen-Z audience - a generation known to be highly concerned with climate change. This concept university project had me create a variety of assets to form a robust design system, which were then synthesised together into collateral and deliverables; including a poster series, foldable zine, tote bags, and social media graphics.
This project helped strengthen my understanding of the design principles and ideation skills, asking that we become an expert on our chosen topic through research and undergo many stages of development before reaching our final outcome.
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& Social Media design
Our publication binds this interview and creates a home for our conversation. 15 copies were printed on RISO for our first edition, distributed through our class with a copy being sent to HumDrumPress, for them to hold and explore on their own.
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