I was asked to design a book showcasing the history of San Diego City College for its Centennial celebration My objective was to make everyone excited about the long and meaningful history of the institution. I struggled to find the perfect size cost-effective production. After exploring different shapes I decided to settle for a square format, reminiscent of old children story books. A system in which the history of City College was put on perspective to the events happening around the globe was implemented. Mostly single columned pages and complementary images as well paired with wide margins that contoured the white space of the book. Also, as a complementary visual element several collages were photographed. This collages included images as well as objects represented by the decades from 1900’s to the present. Typography and several other factors were established by a brand manual developed by MiresBall.
