With a mysterious and simultaneously clear atmosphere surrounding this publication, ‘Elements’ is a student work that easily made its way into the final selection.
The book deals with the complex topic of simple chemical substances and their bigger role in the pollution and destruction of the 4 elements of matter. However, the design execution makes the content very clear, approachable, and easy to handle. All visual elements are tastefully chosen and come together into a diverse and bright piece.
The distinction between the chapters is well made through the choice of paper thickness and size. It almost directs the reader only through the act of page-flipping. Typography is handled in a very intuitive and almost playful way, yet nothing looks chaotic or excessive. Text and imagery complement each other beautifully, through their movement and interaction on the page or through specific colours.
So much of the beauty in the visuals comes from the printing choices. Most images—or even whole pages—are printed in one or two bright colours, which makes them appear mystical and surreal. And indeed, this is a very surreal publication.
With a mysterious and simultaneously clear atmosphere surrounding this publication, ‘Elements’ is a student work that easily made its way into the final selection.
The book deals with the complex topic of simple chemical substances and their bigger role in the pollution and destruction of the 4 elements of matter. However, the design execution makes the content very clear, approachable, and easy to handle. All visual elements are tastefully chosen and come together into a diverse and bright piece.
The distinction between the chapters is well made through the choice of paper thickness and size. It almost directs the reader only through the act of page-flipping. Typography is handled in a very intuitive and almost playful way, yet nothing looks chaotic or excessive. Text and imagery complement each other beautifully, through their movement and interaction on the page or through specific colours.
So much of the beauty in the visuals comes from the printing choices. Most images—or even whole pages—are printed in one or two bright colours, which makes them appear mystical and surreal. And indeed, this is a very surreal publication.