Story design incorporates both the physical aspects of a book’s design as well as the interpretative matter within a story’s plot. To jumpstart the series, the first story design post focuses on one of my favourite novels of all time: Yann Martel’s Life of Pi.
It is always to fun to find commonalities in another person, or happen upon things that align with one’s personal tastes. Finding surface designer Josephine Kimberling and her bright fabric designs is probably the closest I’ve reached to experiencing the tell-tale Stendhal Syndrome. Colourful, bohemian, eclectic, chic, and joyful, Kimberling’s work offers a generous visual treat.
Football is a great example of a sport that resonates the principles of third cultured living, and this year’s World Cup is sending many corners of the world into a sports frenzy. Not only do I enjoy the sport, but as a designer, I also take this month as opportunity to look at the creative side of the world of football.