Layered Origins:
A Cultural Swatchbook
Layered Origins:
A Cultural Swatchbook
Layered Origins:
A Cultural Swatchbook
LAYERED ORIGINS EXPLORES HOW HISTORY, CULTURE, AND CRAFTSMANSHIP SHAPE THE OBJECTS AND EXPERIENCES THAT SURROUND US. THROUGH RESEARCH, STORYTELLING, AND EDITORIAL DESIGN, THE PROJECT TRANSFORMS HIDDEN INFLUENCES AND LAYERED NARRATIVES INTO AN INTERACTIVE PHYSICAL EXPERIENCE.
DELIVERABLES
Concept Development
Material Research
Publication Design
Print Design
CLIENT
University of Pretoria, South Africa
Year
2025
Role
Researcher & Designer
Each graphic was placed in the template we designed, with the corresponding text on the opposite side. Each page of the final book, which totals over 200 pages, was printed and cut out by hand. The pages are numbered sequentially with a thematic index at the back, but the publication is designed to be tactile, allowing it to be experienced out of order.
Each graphic was placed in the template we designed, with the corresponding text on the opposite side. Each page of the final book, which totals over 200 pages, was printed and cut out by hand. The pages are numbered sequentially with a thematic index at the back, but the publication is designed to be tactile, allowing it to be experienced out of order.
Creative Process
Vectorizing each of the 25 images – first in black & white, then with the chosen color palette incorporated
Using Photovoice methodology, I reflected on how our culture and past experience can shape design practice and day-to-day life
Collaborative photo collages, with photos grouped into thematic categories surrounding culture
Material & construction
Box laser-cut from thick cardstock and then spray-painted navy to match color palette
Heavyweight cardstock ensures durability and emphasizes the texture of the spray-painted finish, while the dense uncoated pages encourage deliberate handling
Creative Process
Creative Process
Vectorizing each of the 25 images – first in black & white, then with the chosen color palette incorporated
Vectorizing each of the 25 images – first in black & white, then with the chosen color palette incorporated
Using Photovoice methodology, I reflected on how our culture and past experience can shape design practice and day-to-day life
Using Photovoice methodology, I reflected on how our culture and past experience can shape design practice and day-to-day life
Collaborative photo collages, with photos grouped into thematic categories surrounding culture
Collaborative photo collages, with photos grouped into thematic categories surrounding culture
Material & construction
Material & construction
Box laser-cut from thick cardstock and then spray-painted navy to match color palette
Heavyweight cardstock ensures durability and emphasizes the texture of the spray-painted finish, while the dense uncoated pages encourage deliberate handling