As a graphic designer at InterCollege, I was given the important task of giving an identity to the student book "N.E.R.D.S.". My role was to create a visually appealing layout that was both informative and exciting for students while staying true to the theme of science.
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NERDS cover design. Feels almost like a NASA manual.
The name and concept of the book, combined with the inspiration from the NASA logo, led me to choose a design direction that was heavily influenced by science and technology. I was particularly inspired by the user interfaces of science fiction video games, which led me to create a design language that incorporated sharp angles, a minimalistic black-and-white color palette, and bold, colorful images.
![The cover of the book showcases examples of the major sciences](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6a5496e5-1ba7-41a5-83eb-818480a68629/2140b815-15b8-4bdd-a30d-b94e658ac4a5_rw_1920.jpg?h=a549777670a5bb2a28c9a33d2745a059)
The cover of the book showcases examples of the major sciences
![A touch of color in the midst of black and white design](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6a5496e5-1ba7-41a5-83eb-818480a68629/a4b3cb7d-1861-4105-8547-d34f9db08278_rw_1920.jpg?h=d384eaf65a77298b693ce1c73963cfe6)
A touch of color in the midst of black and white design
![These activities were designed to educate children on science in a non conventional way](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6a5496e5-1ba7-41a5-83eb-818480a68629/1f04597b-c5f9-4a2f-995f-d235eaa8ea9d_rw_1920.jpg?h=a9ae084fae9378212c83423fc05aca80)
These activities were designed to educate children on science in a non conventional way
![Simple yet engaging layout helps digesting the text heavy content](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/6a5496e5-1ba7-41a5-83eb-818480a68629/3e2911bc-6c35-4219-b2a9-673b64e5d88b_rw_1920.jpg?h=e1603330f8c8acd73a60b25a3b32c62f)
Simple yet engaging layout helps digesting the text heavy content
The end result was a sleek and elegant book that had a strong visual identity, capturing the essence of science and technology. The layout composition, combined with the design elements, gave the book a newspaper-like feel, making it both informative and engaging for students.