A Book About Bread

Book Design

Bread-making is a process rooted in craft and patience. From the texture of the dough to the structure of the finished loaf, each stage reveals subtle variations in form and surface.

The goal was to present traditional techniques in a way that feels both approachable and refined. The cookbook is designed for beginner to intermediate bakers seeking a reliable and well-structured guide as they develop their skills.

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A close-up photograph highlighting the barley grains used as the basis for the packaging pattern. The elongated forms and layered arrangement inspired the repeated stitched motif applied throughout the identity system, translating the organic texture of the grain into a simplified visual language.

A close-up view of the stitched surface pattern applied across the reusable grain bags. Repeated linear motifs are embroidered directly onto the neutral fabric, creating a subtle textured detail that adds rhythm, tactility, and visual consistency throughout the packaging system.

Photography by Tommy-Paul Keo

An open reusable fabric grain bag filled with grains, shown alongside a second closed bag in the background. The soft textile materials, visible contents, and minimal color palette highlight the tactile and natural qualities of the packaging system.

Photography by Tommy-Paul Keo

The project explores the design of a cookbook focused on artisanal bread, examining how publication design can communicate the tactile and process-driven nature of baking while remaining clear and accessible for readers learning the craft.

The tone of the publication is neutral and approachable, written in a way that feels accessible to newcomers while still maintaining a refined and polished presence. Visually, the direction draws from moody, artisanal cookbooks, using rustic still-life photography and a consistent, structured layout to support clarity and rhythm throughout the book.

“A process shaped
by patience, material, and time.”

The resulting publication approaches cookbook design with the same philosophy as bread-making itself: simple ingredients, patience, and attention to material detail. The typographic system pairs GT Sectra with Sohne, balancing elegance with clarity.

A quiet landscape of layered mountains and dense forest surrounding an isolated white structure in an open field. The soft haze and muted lighting create an atmospheric scene centered on stillness, distance, and solitude.

Cookbook bread making key ingredients spread

A fog-covered rural landscape featuring grazing cows in an open field, with distant farm buildings fading into the mist. The muted tones and low visibility create a quiet, atmospheric scene centered on stillness and isolation.

A close-up photograph of small white wildflowers with soft orange centers emerging through dense green foliage. The shallow depth of field and muted tones create a quiet, atmospheric image that emphasizes delicacy, texture, and stillness.

A close-up photograph of wheat stalks illuminated against a dark background, emphasizing texture, softness, and organic detail through shallow depth of field and muted natural tones.

A softly lit interior scene featuring dried flowers arranged in a glass vase on a wooden table. The warm tones, natural textures, and quiet composition create a calm and intimate domestic atmosphere.

Garlic, Black Olives and Thyme Focaccia recipe spread

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Expressive watercolor studies inspired by the chaotic and grotesque world of Ubu Roi. Swirling forms, radiating lines, and layered pigments create a sense of excess, instability, and explosive energy, while the distorted circular compositions reflect the absurdity and unpredictability of the play.

Mark-making by Amy Yi

Abstract watercolor studies inspired by the tension and psychological intensity of Les Bonnes. Expanding washes, dark splatters, and mirrored forms suggest conflict, instability, and emotional pressure, while layered pigments and bleeding edges create a sense of distortion and unease.

Mark-making by Amy Yi

Watercolor studies inspired by the atmosphere of En attendant Godot. Soft washes, fading pigments, and isolated points of color evoke emptiness, stillness, and the passage of time, while the subtle contrast between light and dark suggests uncertainty and quiet anticipation.

Mark-making by Amy Yi

An accompanying booklet containing information on the theatre of the absurd, featured plays, mission and values, venue details, and visitor information.

Watercolor studies inspired by the rhythm and movement of ping pong. Circular forms connected by thin lines suggest the back-and-forth motion of the ball, while variations in tone and transparency create a sense of speed, repetition, and impact.

Mark-making by Amy Yi

Abstract watercolor mark-making studies exploring the texture, weight, and movement associated with a rhinoceros. Layered grey washes and subtle yellow lines create a restrained composition inspired by the animal’s strength, structure, and presence.

Mark-making by Amy Yi

Minimal watercolor compositions using soft gradients, layered circular forms, and sparse dark accents to reflect the play’s themes of isolation, repetition, and emotional distance. The restrained palette and dispersed shapes create a quiet tension, suggesting fragmented relationships and the lingering presence of absence within empty space.

Mark-making by Amy Yi

Back cover of the theatre publication

Mark-making by Amy Yi

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Material choices reinforce the artisanal theme. A wood cover references kitchen surfaces and craft, while Coptic binding exposes the spine, echoing the organic imperfection found in handmade bread.

The interior is printed on 100T text-weight uncoated paper, while felt-textured stock is used for the endpapers and sleeve. These tactile materials introduce a warm, soft quality that reflects the comforting and handcrafted nature of the book.

The sleeve remains minimal on the exterior, inviting readers to discover subtle elements once opened, such as bread-printed textures and small narrative moments within the section openers. These understated details reward closer engagement while maintaining the book’s calm and restrained tone.

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