What We See When We Read

An editorial book based on Peter Mendelsund’s exploration of how we visualize stories as we read, designed to mirror the blurry, ever-shifting images that form between reader and page. Gradients and a playful palette create atmosphere and movement without sacrificing clarity, while woven-in imagery shows what I pictured while reading, making the design feel personal and process-driven. Expressive but readable typography guides you through the content, balancing something loose and imaginative with a layout that still holds together as a cohesive system.