Memorias de Cuadernos del Guayas
Overview
Memorias de Cuadernos del Guayas is a commemorative book celebrating the 70th anniversary of Casa de la Cultura, Núcleo del Guayas. The design combines historical references from the original magazines (1948–1971) with a modern, readable layout, integrating poetry, stories, essays, and archival materials.
Memorias de Cuadernos del Guayas is a commemorative book celebrating the 70th anniversary of Casa de la Cultura, Núcleo del Guayas. The design combines historical references from the original magazines (1948–1971) with a modern, readable layout, integrating poetry, stories, essays, and archival materials.
My Role
Designed the cover and interior pages, collaborating closely with the editor to ensure a balance between historical authenticity and contemporary readability. Crafted typography and layouts that highlighted archival images while maintaining clarity.
Designed the cover and interior pages, collaborating closely with the editor to ensure a balance between historical authenticity and contemporary readability. Crafted typography and layouts that highlighted archival images while maintaining clarity.
The Challenge
Preserve the original magazine’s legacy while creating a cohesive, modern design that could handle dense text and vintage imagery.
Preserve the original magazine’s legacy while creating a cohesive, modern design that could handle dense text and vintage imagery.
Outcome
Delivered a visually striking, culturally respectful book that successfully bridged historical reverence with modern design sensibilities. The design was praised for its balance of authenticity and accessibility.
Delivered a visually striking, culturally respectful book that successfully bridged historical reverence with modern design sensibilities. The design was praised for its balance of authenticity and accessibility.
Year: 2015-2016
Disciplines: Editorial Design, Book Design, Print
