In Print: Layout, Flow, and the Architecture of a Book

Project Introduction

• Project Title: Easy Greens to Grow

• Timeline: November 2021

• Total Hours: Approximately 95 hours (including content editing)

• Project Type: Editorial Book Design

• Format & Size: Letter size, 70 pages + 4 cover pages

• Tools Used: Adobe InDesign, Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator

Team & Role

• Designer: Gawon Lee

• Instructor: Professor James B. Hicks III

• Course: AVT 794 Graphic Design Project

Project Overview

This project involved illustrating the cover with hand-drawn typography and taking original photographs. It was completed during the first on-site semester after the COVID lockdowns and my final semester in the MA program.

The assignment was to design a book that integrates visual and written content into a cohesive editorial layout. I created Easy Greens to Grow, a practical guide for beginner-friendly gardening inspired by tips from my father. The book includes 68 visual elements: 20 original photos of my home garden, 18 contributed photos from my cousin, 6 hand-drawn illustrations, and additional licensed images approved by the professor.

Designed in a clean, magazine-style layout, the book provides clear step-by-step guidance, organic gardening advice, and seasonal growing tips across 70 pages plus cover.