Description
We De Try is a publication developed with Esther Aminata Kamara and
Creative Media for Social Change, exploring storytelling and
story-listening as research practices within higher education. The
research follows a process of questioning how stories are listened to,
interpreted and shared, and what care and responsibility mean within
these encounters.
How can a publication give form to a personal and non-linear
research journey while inviting the reader to listen along the
way?
Working with Esther, I first explored different forms the research
could take, including an interactive website, a podcast series and an
illustrated book. Together we chose to develop the book, and I
translated her writing and research journey into a visual and material
form.
I designed and illustrated the publication as a continuous reading
experience, using drawings, diagrams, shifts in composition and
speech-like elements to accompany the movement between personal stories,
research reflections and theoretical ideas. The visual language moves
alongside the writing and helps give rhythm and form to the changes in
voice and perspective.
The final publication was printed and binded by me in 4 color RISO
printing, carrying the project from early publishing exploration through
design, illustration and final production.
My role:
- Publishing concept
- Format exploration
- Illustration
- Publication design
- RISO printing & production
Research & writing:
Editorial collaboration:
Details:
- 32p
- 50 copies.
- Paper: Natural Arena 120g & 240g
- RISO print 4 inks