Outlining the publications design

The purpose of this publication is to demonstrate the relationship between typographic forms and sculptures. 

The point of outlining the book's design is not necessarily to fully define it but to provide a rough ideas to help start the process.

Cover

Sandpaper

- High grain to produce a smoother feel.
- Mimics the textural feel of a sculpture and represents a tool used by Noguchi to refine his works.

Debossed letterforms

- Encourages the reader to feel the publication similar to a sculptors hands-on approach when designing.
- The lack of visible ink for the copy will emphasise the cover's material and make the letterforms look like sculptures on the page as their form is the only factor that defines them.

Possible titles

ISAMU NOGUCHI
Remembering 30 Years
1988-2018

ISAMU NOGUCHI
Celebrating 30 Years
1988-2018

ISAMU NOGUCHI
30 Years On
1988-2018

ISAMU NOGUCHI
30

Stock choices

Varying stock textures throughout the publication to create an tactile reading experience.

Choosing a relatively thin stock will help aid the easability in reading and provide a delicate quality to the publication, making it feel more special.

Page sequence

Cover
Inside page
Short introduction about the nature of the publication and Noguchi as a sculptor
Contents

Letters and form
Abstract
Portraiture
Terra Cotta
Interlock
Furniture and Light Sculptures
Open Spaces
Freestanding 

Ending statement
Timeline
Vinyl stickers

7 distinct periods of Noguchi's sculptures
3-5 type sculptures each

Max. 40 pages

Book construction

Coptic stitch
Japanese stitch 
Pamphlet binding
Saddle stitch

Page layout

Based on a square grid that allows for flexibility when positioning the elements on the page

Typeface

Akzidenz Grotesk Super
Akzidenz Grotesk Bold
Akzidenz Grotesk Medium
Akzidenz Grotesk Medium Condensed

Akzidenz Grotesk is chosen to be the typeface of choice for the publication as it is contextually relevant to the typeface that was predominant during the post-war period in establishing modernism. Furthermore, the characteristics of the typeface lend itself to replicate 'sculptural' forms which demand expressive representation.

Type sculptures based on Noguchi's Araki Light fixtures

At this stage, the type sculptures will be made from Akzidenz Super and Akzidenz Medium Condensed. The two in combination produces a desirable contrast that creates aesthetically pleasing compositions. 

Page size

30cm x 30cm 
- 30cm for 30 years

19.88cm x 20.18cm 
- Dimensions representing the 30 years after his death

30cm x 20cm
- Follows a 3:2 ratio of Jan Tschichold that still commemorates his anniversary year

26cm x 20cm
- An altered size based on the 30cm x 20cm dimensions
- The shorter height makes the publication feel more compact 
- Better balance between width and height
- Feels better in the hand