MARY’S XMAS COOKBOOK
Book Design | Type Design | Binding | Thesis
The goal of my Thesis project was to develop an interpretation of the word "aspire" as its subject. In response I designed a Christmas photo album cookbook centered around Goan dishes that my grandmother, Mary D’Silva, used to make during that time of year.
As one of the very few Indian-born family members of my generation, I aspired to inspire my family members to connect with their Indian heritage by bonding through food through my project.
These recipes are a part of my grandmother’s 50 year old notebook which was passed down to my mother. Each one has been updated to cook with modern day kitchen appliances. Scroll down to see the process!
Cover
Opening Spread
Title Page Spread
Acknowledge & Dedication Spread
Instructions to interact with the book
Table of Contents and Original Diary Page Spread
Section Break 1
Sub Table of Contents Spread
Main Course Recipe Spread 1
Main Course Recipe Spread 1
Main Course Recipe Spread 2
Main Course Recipe Spread 2
Section Break 2
Sub Table of Contents Spread
Dessert Recipe Spread 1
Dessert Recipe Spread 1
Dessert Recipe Spread 2
Dessert Recipe Spread 2
Section Break 3
Sub Table of Contents Spread
Bonus Recipe Spread 1
Bonus Recipe Spread 1
Bonus Recipe Spread 2
Bonus Recipe Spread 2
Value Added Section Spread 1
Value Added Section Spread 2
Family Tree Spread: closed
Family Tree Spread: open
Reverse Title Page Spread
Hard cover hidden spiral binding
I have stuck card stock paper to the book board, to secure the pages in place.
Ingredients list
Notes section
Photo corners for inserting images
Information and memories about my Grandmother
Family tree page: closed
Original recipe diary page
Opening page
Instructions to interact with the book
Family tree page: half open
Family tree page: fully open
Prototypes | Illustrations
To Scale, partial book prototype
Dummy book prototype (Family Tree spread)
Hard cover prototype
