There is one thing in design that I have always been certain of–and it is that there are absolutely no certainties in design. The execution of good design is a near impossible task, but for this reason only, it is everything
I currently live and strive for. There will never be one way to approach a design problem, nor will there ever be only one solution to solving a design problem. When it comes to matters of good design there is always
another solution that can or will be entirely different than the one already that exists. But the one challenge of design that I have grown to appreciate particularly lays in the act of designing itself. Because all I have to gain from the process of solving a design problem is an unwavering faith that in the end, I solved the problem, at least, reasonably well.
‘Maybe You Should Just Relax; Living Life in the Zen Lane’, is a hardcover book solely designed, written, and photographed by the designer. The writings are general reflections on dealing with stress, negativity and misfortunes in life combined with Taoist and Eastern philosophies. The book is divided by chapters according to common life situations and is interwoven with handwritten quotations by writers, philosophers and poets, printed on vellum overlays.
Hardcover polyester with leather latch and stud, silver foil stamp
Table of contents spread, french-fold on semi-gloss 10pt paper
Introductory spread with vellum overlay
Photographic spread
Close-up quotation on vellum
Poster one of three in a series which explores and comments on the thin, if not invisible, line separating art and design.
“I don’t do drugs, I am drugs.” – Salvador Dalí
