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Art Nouveau Print Layout | Experimental Typography
For this editorial project, I was tasked with designing a foldable print piece. Rather than just playing with standard layouts, my goal was to visually narrate a deeply feminine poem that beautifully fuses the Guarani and Spanish languages.
To capture the organic, playful, and sensitive tone of the text, I stepped away from digital fonts. Instead, I spent hours diving into library archives and personal collections, sourcing authentic vintage typography and Art Nouveau clippings. The fluid, ornamental nature of these historical letters perfectly matched the poem's voice.
Every single character and fragment was consciously curated. I learned that to truly tell this story, the rigorous curation of the letterforms was just as decisive as their grid-defying layout. The result is a highly tactile, expressive zine with a strong organic imprint.
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