tides of time

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tides of time *

tides

of time

a zine

"Tides of Time" is a conceptual zine I created that explores themes of impermanence, connection, and self-discovery through the lens of a whispering seashell. Inspired by the uncertainties of young adulthood, the story follows Emma, a girl navigating overwhelming truths about life and time as she listens to the shell’s cryptic messages. I often find myself frozen contemplating over life's meaning/my purpose in it, embracing this uncertainty, and finding beauty in these fleeting moments—feelings I am sure resonate with every 20 something year old. Through abstract patterns, expressive typography, and layered visuals, this zine mirrors the ebb and flow of the past and present, self-reflection, and the ever-changing nature of identity.

typography, conceptual storytelling, bookbinding, print design, illustration

We’re the only species that tells stories and lives by the stories we tell.”

–George Gerbner

project description

In this project, I was tasked with exploring an ordinary object of mine. I needed to analyze the structural and physical aspects of an everyday object thoroughly and create patterns/illustrations. Also, I had to create an engaging narrative of the unconventional function of the very object and put all of my design in the form of a Zine. My thorough investigation and unified design aesthetic in compliance with your story was the key element of this project.

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