Design as Art
This version of Bruno Munari’s Design as Art book redesigns the original. The aim was to push the boundaries of the norm and experiment with typography to explore new aesthetics. This project drew inspiration from Rupi Kaur’s literary work, Milk and Honey.
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“Breaking the monotony” relates to the book’s original text, which was heavy, repetitive, and lacked excitement. This book was due to a much-needed change for a book about design and art. The idea of “breaking” pertains to dissecting quotes and creating a mosaic of letterforms.
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Asymmetry and negative space were used in the overall layout of each page, a significant departure from the original symmetrical and blocky content. This approach reinforced the concept of “breaking the monotony.”
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To create the posters, the most inspiring or meaningful quotes were broken down into individual words and then carefully placed under the serifs of other words, creating a puzzle-like effect. Words that were exciting or essential were enlarged and colored to stand out.
