By understanding ourselves, we best understand the world.
For a book on identity reflection, the cover design was inspired by Plato’s mirror theory, embedding a mirror into the book cover and allowing readers to see their own reflection when they pick up the book. This cover not only provides a personal connection but also continually changes as the reader interacts with it, symbolising the fluid and evolving nature of self-reflection.
“Our childhood memories may fade as we grow older, real experiences have given us the ability to empathise with similar things. In exploring and remembering the past both in relation to our family identities and wider community ones, we are all creating a dialogue between the generations (Green, 2013) or linking worlds of restorable and potential reach (Schutz, 1962) in a way which will mitigate change and promote belonging (Bottero, 2015).”
A book based on fabric patterns, I used emboss printing to bring the patterns to life on the cover, enhancing the tactile experience for readers. This printing method was chosen because it best captures the intricate details of the patterns, allowing people to feel the texture and connect more deeply with the design.
Lost and Found