The Human Behind
Book and Museum Exhibit Design
The Human Behind is a hypothetical exhibition that examines the unique and extensive quality of process. I curated the content of the exhibition and created a book revolving around the topic and artists.
I have always loved learning about artists’ processes and I enjoyed thinking about process in regards to the person creating it and not necessarily the medium. This project allowed me to tell the story of creatives in a long format.
This is a personal project and is not affiliated with the artists featured or LACMA
Book Design
The exhibition features work from artists, writers, and even directors to highlight the importance of process in everything we do. The book features essays on process and a section dedicated to each artist and their unique process.
The book begins with a poem on the creative process to introduce the concept and ease reader’s into the importance of process.
In the essay sections, imagery is not placed on the same page as text to allow the focus to be on the written content and pull quotes.
In each artist’s introduction page I utilize overlapping imagery of both finished pieces and process to reference and contrast the in between moments of the creative process versus the final outcome.
I visually told the story of each artist with their accompanying section.
I curated the content to shine light on their unique process through personal quotes, sketches and images of their process.
The book comes with six inserts, one for each artist. Each one features an image of the work and a quote by the artist.
These are not connected to the book to allow people to use them as inspiration in their own creative process. They could pin them on their wall to serve as reminder that creativity comes in all different forms or use them as bookmarks of each artist section.
Book Inserts
Exhibit Design
Before entering the exhibit, the entry wall features work from all the artist’s. The scale allows the viewer to be fully immersed in the process of these artists.
The entrance of the exhibit teases the collage of typography which visualizes the mind of a creative, filled with ideas that come together into a final piece.
The design of the exhibit would mimic the layout of the book, with each artist’s work displayed with quotes and information about their unique process.
The type motif is used in poster promotion of the exhibit and tickets, as well as in the back of the book.
I had a lot of fun designing this book and learning more about artist’s varying processes. This project reinforced my ability to make sure that every decision I make connects back to my concept.
Process & Learning
My mind map and initial ideations of names for the book and exhibit.