こんにちは 和紙
(Hello Washi)
NTU, School of Art, Design & Media
Hello Washi is a personal outcome based on the premises of "One and Three Books", a curatorial project initiated by Professor Danne Ojeda as the final project brief for students under her Editorial Design elective module each semester
Final book design: こんにちは 和紙 (Hello Washi)
Personal definition of a book
PACKAGING & FORM
An origami pocket holder was made to stay true to the theme and material used. Using Washi-like paper and one of its uses, Origami folding the idea is reflected in this form which acts as an outer-cover/holder for the book. As a result, the whole book too takes on a square format, suggesting the form of Origami paper as well which are usually squared.
THE CONTENT
The contents of the book provides insight to the material of the medium (book) with various sections ranging from its origins to its various uses namely: Kami-ito, Moku-hanga (Woodblock Printing), Chiyogami (Origami), Washi Tape, Suminagashi (Water Marbling)
Apart from the textured paper used in printing where the grains of the material are visible, various Washi paper types are inserted with reasoning in between printed pages in the form of swatches; in accordance with the respective sections. They provide a tactile browsing experience with its variety in textures.
Below are sample spreads of the actual book
All contents in the publication (images and text) belongs to the respective authors and owners with the sole purpose of this publication being a graded school project. No distribution or commercialisation of the publication is involved.