Challenge

Book redesign; concept illustrations and layout to compliment the author’s tone and feel. Become familiar with the complex process associated with book building. Perfume is set in 18th century France and follows the story of anti-hero Jean-Babtiste Grenouille, a man obsessed with scent.

Solution

I was inspired by the implication that the physical manifestation of the soul is a person’s scent and the idea of capturing it. The book’s dark, enchanting beauty is resonated in the design, through color, illustrations, and typography.