A book design for This Creative Life that elevates Robyn Lea’s rich, detailed photography through an elegant, tactile visual system. The design sought to reflect the layered, intimate nature of the interiors featured, while giving the publication a distinct sense of craft and presence.
Scope
- Editorial Design
The book brings together Robyn Lea’s photography and intimate stories from the private spaces of fashion designers around the world. Rich, layered and full of detail, the imagery demanded a design approach that elevated the photography while reflecting the depth of Robyn’s work. We introduced colour throughout and a cloth spine to give the cover a sense of tactility and richness reminiscent of the interiors she captures.
We paired modern serif typefaces with subtle old-world cues, echoing the interplay of heritage and contemporary design seen in the homes. Each chapter opens with a full page of colour, setting the tone through a hue drawn from that story’s imagery. Robyn’s writing is evocative and immersive, so rather than minimise the text, we used a more generous body size to encourage a closer, more engaged reading experience.
