This past fall, I took an intensive Book Design course, where I took one of my favorite books, Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata, and completely transformed the book from inside and out. I reformatted the complete manuscript in Adobe Indesign, developing a refined typographic system, grid, and chapter openers supported by my own illustrations. I ensured the file was print-ready, managing styles, photos, and long-document workflows. Beyond the inside design of the book, I was in charge of the physical production of the book. I chose Neenah Classic Crest Eggshell 80#. and imposed the pages on Prinergy, then printed the pages on a Konica Minolta Accurio Press C12000. I sewed the signatures by hand, assembled and trimmed the book boards, and constructed the hardcover binding. I selected the end sheets and lastly cased in the book. I added in headbands and foil embellishments to the cover. This project greatly strengthened my typography, design, and print production skills. To learn more about this project, feel free to contact me!