Nottingham Trent University approached me to design and typeset their annual student anthology, Myths, Monsters & Magic. The initial brief was open, giving me the opportunity to shape the visual direction as well as bring the book together for print.
Inspired by the theme, I created custom lettering for the title and developed a cover concept using rich claret G.F Smith paper with gold foil embossing. The combination of colour, lettering and tactile finishes gave the cover a distinctive, magical feel while remaining bold and considered.
I worked closely with the client throughout the process, advising on paper stock, finishes and print specifications to make sure the design translated successfully from concept to finished book.
The custom lettering was also adapted for an A1 promotional poster, extending the visual language across the wider project.
