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The Short-Form Blueprint – Book Design & Visual System

Fabrizzio Zampieri

The Short-Form Blueprint

Book Design & Visual System — Brand Identity, Layout, and Assets for a Viral Video Playbook

The Short-Form Blueprint is a digital guide designed to help creators master short-form video content. I was responsible for the entire visual system of the book, including brand identity, cover design, layout structure, and all supporting assets.
From typography to custom imagery, the goal was to create a reading experience that felt clear, dynamic, and visually consistent — with a layout that made every insight easy to absorb.
[Cover] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[Cover] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral

My Role

I led all aspects of design, including:
Logo and brand identity
Visual direction and color system
Book layout and grid structure
Typography, spacing, and hierarchy
Creation of all visuals and image assets
Export prep for web and digital distribution
[Intro] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[Intro] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[The Why] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[The Why] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral

Design Approach

The tone of the book was bold and straightforward — a no-fluff guide meant to respect the reader’s time. I translated that tone visually by designing a layout that was:
Clean and breathable
Highly scannable with modular sections
Consistent across pages and chapters
Branded but never overpowering
Custom graphics and illustrations were created to support key ideas and break up the text in a way that kept energy high and attention intact.
[Editing Secrets] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[Editing Secrets] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[Cover] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[Cover] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[The Anatomy] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[The Anatomy] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral

Visual Identity

The identity for the book was developed with clarity and motion in mind — tying it to the world of short-form video while giving it a distinct, ownable presence. This included:
A flexible type system for headers, annotations, and captions
A minimalist color palette with strong accents
Graphic elements inspired by editing timelines, overlays, and content blocks
[Developing Authentic Content] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[Developing Authentic Content] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[The Anatomy] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[The Anatomy] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral

Outcome

The final book delivers a visually engaging, brand-aligned reading experience that feels fast, functional, and focused — just like the content itself. The entire layout system is built to scale for future updates, translations, or print editions.
[Cover] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral
[Cover] The Short-Form Blueprint: 12 Keys to Creating Videos That Go Viral

Final Thoughts

This project blends design thinking with deep attention to content flow. Every choice — from margins to illustrations — was made to support the core mission: helping creators learn fast and take action.
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Posted Mar 14, 2025

Full visual identity, layout, and design system for a book about short-form video creation. Clean, branded, and crafted for readability and engagement.

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