The 22 Year Old Archive
For my senior capstone project I designed a 75 page book. The concept is to create an archive or time capsule of who I am right now, as a 22 year old. I am dedicating this to my future self as something I can reflect back on to commemorate who I am at this stage in my life. The inspiration for this project came from an independent project I did when I was 16, in my sophomore year of high school. I made a book then consisting of different stylized fashion editorials, and worked as the model, stylist, photographer, editor, etc.
For my senior capstone project I designed a 75 page book. The concept is to create an archive or time capsule of who I am right now, as a 22 year old. I am dedicating this to my future self as something I can reflect back on to commemorate who I am at this stage in my life. The inspiration for this project came from an independent project I did when I was 16, in my sophomore year of high school. I made a book then consisting of different stylized fashion editorials, and worked as the model, stylist, photographer, editor, etc.
This book acts currently for me as something I reflect back on at that time in my life, without it having the intention of doing so. And from there, the idea of creating something with that purpose was born. My final project consists of portraits, product photography and editorials— making it primarily photo based content. Additionally I included creative writing I have done in the past, while also experimenting with layout design, and typography.
Layouts
The process of this book began by listing off all ideas I had for spreads and content. Examples included self-portraits, favorite books, affirmations I say, etc. Then I photographed all that was needed for each of these spreads and concepts. After gathering all photography, I started laying out the spreads, while simultaneously completing all the writing for the book. Lastly, I designed the book cover and dust jacket.
Creative Writing Pieces
All Spreads
