Attached
—(2022)
Book Design
Publication
︎As part of my final year degree work in NCAD 2022.︎
︎Finalist for Best Student Book in the British Book Design and Production Awards 2022.︎
︎Finalist for Best Student Book in the British Book Design and Production Awards 2022.︎
How are we connected through the domestic kitchen space?
“ Why do products and the materials that we use every day, why does that matter so much? Because I think it goes beyond this idea of fetishisation or being materialistic is that we all have intimate ties. We’re all shaped by the objects around us “.
Alice Wong / Interview with Liz Jackson︎
“ Why do products and the materials that we use every day, why does that matter so much? Because I think it goes beyond this idea of fetishisation or being materialistic is that we all have intimate ties. We’re all shaped by the objects around us “.
Alice Wong / Interview with Liz Jackson︎
This meticulously crafted book studies five cherished kitchen items from my family—some having traversed three countries, others bearing nearly three decades of memories. With great reverence, Attached unveils the captivating odyssey of my family over generations through the sequential acquisition of each beloved object.
Each chapter is an intricate tapestry, weaving together recipes, poems, photographs, songs, movies, and ephemera to bring the backstory of each particular heirloom to life. Through a tender curation of content combined with handcrafted design elements, printing techniques, and careful paper selection, the book evokes the nostalgia and quaint charm of homemade cookbooks and photo albums. These humble objects have become "memory-keepers"—vessels imbued with profound sentimental value as reminders of our fond, sometimes bittersweet, family histories.
Visually, the design pays homage to the richness of heritage and storytelling through a vibrant yet nostalgic aesthetic. Textural treatments, a cheerful colour palette, and an eclectic mix of typeface pairings evoke the warmth, flavours, and distinct sense of place tied to each item's origin. The goal was not only to share my family's history and stories but also to inspire viewers to contemplate the histories and narratives evoked by their own seemingly mundane kitchen objects.