'Out in the Cold'
Art direction and editorial design. Winner of Best British Book and Book of the Year at the 2023 British Book Design & Production Awards.
My brief was to design two volumes, each showcasing the extreme and unusual expeditions of photographer Danie Ferreira – to the arctic and antarctic poles respectively.
The end result is 100 signed box sets with a 'North' and 'South' volume. Each 364 page book is bound with special silk screen, stamped and certified at the geographic poles. They sell for £2,500 as collector's items.
Box design by Billie Temple
Simple typography was juxtaposed with handwritten text, reflecting the personal tone of the copy. Inspired by the landscape, I explored the tension between the understated and the extreme in my design. This was done through scale, composition and the use of loose line work.
Transparent paper mirrors the light and fragile nature of the environment and the tonal nuances in the landscape. It added an extra layer to playing with negative space.
"The design uses a combination of rhythmic white space, double-page spreads and hand-drawn notes to emulate the experience of being an explorer in the region, while its finish mimics that of a glacial shimmer."
Art direction & design by Karmen van Rensburg
Photography by Danie Ferreira.
Line illustrations by Pierre Swanepoel. Sketch art by Fawa Conradie. Handwriting by Chris Reinewald.
Printing by Hurtwood press. Covers and Box set by Billie Temple.