BOOK: Detroit Make it Here
︎︎︎ What I learned: Book Detail from Scratch | Creative Packaging | Incorporating Given Materials
Detroit Make it Here was one of Detroit’s first web page that empowered and united the creative community. It focused as a gathering space, where strong journalism and respected data intersected with stories from real people in Detroit.
From the client’s provided information, they wanted a book that reflected both the essence of Detroit, with creative sprinkled in.
When looking at Detroit, the core of almost every building are bricks, and is considered the building blocks of Detroit.
The main concept of the book was how Detroit was built, and the theme can be seen in multiple aspects of this book’s buildout.
When looking at Detroit, the core of almost every building are bricks, and is considered the building blocks of Detroit.
The main concept of the book was how Detroit was built, and the theme can be seen in multiple aspects of this book’s buildout.
The books reside within a vintage metal lunchbox, which workers used when working on construction sites because of their sturdy structure and ability to keep debris out.
The book cover itself is hand embossed with a brick texture, giving it a subtle tactile texture. The language for the chapters is based on old sayings that constructions workers previously, or currently, use.
The book cover itself is hand embossed with a brick texture, giving it a subtle tactile texture. The language for the chapters is based on old sayings that constructions workers previously, or currently, use.
