Non-printed Booklet
Print Experimentation
Non-print methods
The aim was to explore alternative forms of visual communication where meaning is conveyed through depth, texture, light, and material interaction rather than colour or printed text. To test this, I developed a small booklet as a collection of experiments. Each page focuses on a specific non-print method, and the booklet was later assembled through a simple binding process. All pages were produced using found materials and scrap paper, allowing the exploration to remain resource-conscious while also highlighting how different substrates affect the outcome of each technique.
Importantly, this was not only a technical exploration. Each method was paired with a specific content theme to test how effectively it can communicate meaning. For example, visibility vs invisibility was explored through subtle embossing and UV-like effects, where information becomes readable only under certain conditions.
Transparency and obstruction were tested through layering and cut-outs, revealing partial content. Hierarchy without colour was examined through depth and layering, using physical structure to indicate importance.
Material honesty was explored by allowing the inherent qualities of each paper to influence the message. In this way, each technique was evaluated not just for its aesthetic qualities, but for its communicative potential.