Classics revamp
An exploration within editorial design on the challenge of re-designing book covers of literature classics: here four of my most recent favorite reads.
An exploration within editorial design on the challenge of re-designing book covers of literature classics: here four of my most recent favorite reads.
An exploration within editorial design on the challenge of re-designing book covers of literature classics: here four of my most recent favorite reads.
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Editorial design
Illustration
The Ethical Slut
“The Ethical Slut” is a self-help book about non-monogamy written by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy.
In the book, Easton and Hardy discuss non-monogamy as a concept and a practice, and explore sexual practices and common challenges in non-monogamous relationships.
“The Ethical Slut” is a self-help book about non-monogamy written by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy.
In the book, Easton and Hardy discuss non-monogamy as a concept and a practice, and explore sexual practices and common challenges in non-monogamous relationships.
“The Ethical Slut” is a self-help book about non-monogamy written by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy.
In the book, Easton and Hardy discuss non-monogamy as a concept and a practice, and explore sexual practices and common challenges in non-monogamous relationships.
My take on it is through an illustration that depicts three people, as gender fluid as I could depict them, frozen in a position that could easily be of a sexual interaction. Instead, there is a book: instead of physical pleasure there is the deep act of learning about each other and educating themselves on the precious and sensible topic of polygamous love.
My take on it is through an illustration that depicts three people, as gender fluid as I could depict them, frozen in a position that could easily be of a sexual interaction. Instead, there is a book: instead of physical pleasure there is the deep act of learning about each other and educating themselves on the precious and sensible topic of polygamous love.
My take on it is through an illustration that depicts three people, as gender fluid as I could depict them, frozen in a position that could easily be of a sexual interaction. Instead, there is a book: instead of physical pleasure there is the deep act of learning about each other and educating themselves on the precious and sensible topic of polygamous love.
Come As You Are
The inspiration for this book cover came at the movies. Poor Things had just finished screening, and I decided to stay in my sit a little longer to watch the end credits.
Among the pictures in the background, there was a wall with a sculpted oyster in the middle. Immediately I saw the reference to the vagina, with the clit resembling the pearl. The foamy sea water - as our sweet juice bursting in pleasure.
The inspiration for this book cover came at the movies. Poor Things had just finished screening, and I decided to stay in my sit a little longer to watch the end credits.
Among the pictures in the background, there was a wall with a sculpted oyster in the middle. Immediately I saw the reference to the vagina, with the clit resembling the pearl. The foamy sea water - as our sweet juice bursting in pleasure.
The inspiration for this book cover came at the movies. Poor Things had just finished screening, and I decided to stay in my sit a little longer to watch the end credits.
Among the pictures in the background, there was a wall with a sculpted oyster in the middle. Immediately I saw the reference to the vagina, with the clit resembling the pearl. The foamy sea water - as our sweet juice bursting in pleasure.
Emily Nagoski is Wellness Education Director and Lecturer at Smith College, where she teaches Women’s Sexuality.
Come as You Are reveals the true story behind female sexuality, uncovering the little-known science of what makes us tick and, more importantly, how and why.
Underlying almost all of the questions we still have about sex is the common worry: ‘Am I normal?’ This book answers with a resounding Yes! We are all different, but we are all normal — and once we learn this, we can create for ourselves better sex and more profound pleasure than we ever thought possible.
Emily Nagoski is Wellness Education Director and Lecturer at Smith College, where she teaches Women’s Sexuality.
Come as You Are reveals the true story behind female sexuality, uncovering the little-known science of what makes us tick and, more importantly, how and why.
Underlying almost all of the questions we still have about sex is the common worry: ‘Am I normal?’ This book answers with a resounding Yes! We are all different, but we are all normal — and once we learn this, we can create for ourselves better sex and more profound pleasure than we ever thought possible.
Emily Nagoski is Wellness Education Director and Lecturer at Smith College, where she teaches Women’s Sexuality.
Come as You Are reveals the true story behind female sexuality, uncovering the little-known science of what makes us tick and, more importantly, how and why.
Underlying almost all of the questions we still have about sex is the common worry: ‘Am I normal?’ This book answers with a resounding Yes! We are all different, but we are all normal — and once we learn this, we can create for ourselves better sex and more profound pleasure than we ever thought possible.
Working
As an object I am often surrounded by, the book is an incredibly fascinating creature I decided to practice with: starting with the ones I own myself.
”Working” is a very special compilation of interviews to all kinds of professionals all over America, compiled in the early seventies.
The most iconic image I have of the “worker” as a social representation is Sisyphus: who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain, only to see it roll down again just as it nears the top.
As an object I am often surrounded by, the book is an incredibly fascinating creature I decided to practice with: starting with the ones I own myself.
”Working” is a very special compilation of interviews to all kinds of professionals all over America, compiled in the early seventies.
The most iconic image I have of the “worker” as a social representation is Sisyphus: who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain, only to see it roll down again just as it nears the top.
As an object I am often surrounded by, the book is an incredibly fascinating creature I decided to practice with: starting with the ones I own myself.
”Working” is a very special compilation of interviews to all kinds of professionals all over America, compiled in the early seventies.
The most iconic image I have of the “worker” as a social representation is Sisyphus: who was condemned to repeat forever the same meaningless task of pushing a boulder up a mountain, only to see it roll down again just as it nears the top.
Albert Camus’ essay recites:
"The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart.
One must imagine Sisyphus happy."
Albert Camus’ essay recites:
"The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart.
One must imagine Sisyphus happy."
Albert Camus’ essay recites:
"The struggle itself towards the heights is enough to fill a man's heart.
One must imagine Sisyphus happy."
The Design of Everyday Things
The Design of Everyday Things
"The Design of Everyday Things" by Don Norman explores the principles of good design and how design affects our interactions with everyday objects. Norman emphasizes the importance of user-centered design, providing examples of poorly designed objects and systems that lead to user confusion and frustration.
"The Design of Everyday Things" by Don Norman explores the principles of good design and how design affects our interactions with everyday objects. Norman emphasizes the importance of user-centered design, providing examples of poorly designed objects and systems that lead to user confusion and frustration.
"The Design of Everyday Things" by Don Norman explores the principles of good design and how design affects our interactions with everyday objects. Norman emphasizes the importance of user-centered design, providing examples of poorly designed objects and systems that lead to user confusion and frustration.
One of the most famous examples Don Norman uses in "The Design of Everyday Things" to illustrate principles of good and bad design is the design of doors. Norman distinguishes between two types of doors: those that require a push to open and those that require a pull. The problem arises when the design of a door does not provide clear signifiers or affordances to indicate the correct action, and thus only a written sign can convey to the user the right decision to make.
But what happens when this fails to happen?
One of the most famous examples Don Norman uses in "The Design of Everyday Things" to illustrate principles of good and bad design is the design of doors. Norman distinguishes between two types of doors: those that require a push to open and those that require a pull. The problem arises when the design of a door does not provide clear signifiers or affordances to indicate the correct action, and thus only a written sign can convey to the user the right decision to make.
But what happens when this fails to happen?
One of the most famous examples Don Norman uses in "The Design of Everyday Things" to illustrate principles of good and bad design is the design of doors. Norman distinguishes between two types of doors: those that require a push to open and those that require a pull. The problem arises when the design of a door does not provide clear signifiers or affordances to indicate the correct action, and thus only a written sign can convey to the user the right decision to make.
But what happens when this fails to happen?
Part of its incredible tradition is the adorable belief that while everyone is celebrating, white bunnies are busy hammering rice cakes on the moon.
And there Mariella was born: a friendly character of kawaii origins, who adorns the space geometrically while inviting you to taste some food with the leanest smile.
Honouring the South Korean flag, we used red and blue as the main colours of the composition.
Needless to say, the dinner was a success and an incredible moment of friendship among far away cultures.
Have a project in mind? A half-baked idea scribbled on a napkin? Big vision, small idea, or something in between - if it needs designing, drop me a line. Worst case? We swap a few emails. Best case? We make something brilliant together.
©2025. SARA ABBATE
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
BERLIN AND WORLDWIDE
OPEN TO WORK
DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED
BY SARA ABBATE
Have a project in mind? A half-baked idea scribbled on a napkin? Big vision, small idea, or something in between - if it needs designing, drop me a line. Worst case? We swap a few emails. Best case? We make something brilliant together.
©2025. SARA ABBATE
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
BERLIN AND WORLDWIDE
OPEN TO WORK
DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED
BY SARA ABBATE
Have a project in mind?
A half-baked idea scribbled on a napkin? Big vision, small idea, or something in between - if it needs designing, drop me a line. Worst case? We swap a few emails. Best case?
We make something brilliant together.
©2025.
SARA ABBATE
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
BERLIN AND WORLDWIDE
OPEN TO WORK
DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED
BY SARA ABBATE
Have a project in mind?
A half-baked idea scribbled on a napkin? Big vision, small idea, or something in between - if it needs designing, drop me a line. Worst case? We swap a few emails. Best case?
We make something brilliant together.
©2025.
SARA ABBATE
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
BERLIN AND WORLDWIDE
OPEN TO WORK
DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED
BY SARA ABBATE