Project Overview:
Designed for the 70th anniversaries, this pair of photobooks encapsulates the milestones in Mom’s and Dad’s life journeys, from their early years to nowadays.
Client:
Personal projects.
Design Concept:
The photobooks diverge in style to reflect individual tastes: an abstract design for Mom’s book creates a dynamic feel, while a classic style for Dad’s book offers a timeless presentation. This style differentiation emphasizes their unique personalities while maintaining a cohesive narrative across both volumes.
Features:
Both books are sized at 25×25 cm and have 40 spreads, offering a balanced visual experience. They feature hardcovers wrapped in eco-leather, adding a luxurious and durable touch suitable for display and preservation.
Hardcover, lay-flat binding. Printed on premium silk photo paper.
Software and Tools:
Designed using Adobe Photoshop for photo editing and layout composition.
Challenges & Solutions:
Dealing with a vast array of photos spanning multiple generations and events posed a significant challenge. The collection included a diverse range of photos, from early childhood snapshots to wedding portraits, family, children, grandchildren, relatives, as well as moments from their alpinist hikes, vacations and trips across Europe. Additionally, the mixture of analog and digital formats, including old black-and-white prints and modern digital photos, presented complexities in organization and presentation.
To address this challenge, a meticulous process was undertaken to digitize and categorize the extensive photo collection. This involved scanning old black-and-white prints, slides, and negatives. Advanced photo editing techniques were employed to restore and enhance aged or damaged photos. Furthermore, a systematic approach was implemented to organize digital files and create a cohesive narrative across various life stages and events.
Outcome:
The photobooks proved to be perfect presents, deeply moving my mom to tears. Both she and my dad regularly revisit their books, reliving memories that the books capture.