Book design for Larry Achiampong: If It Don’t Exist, Build It
@larryachiampong published by
@tatepublishing – a powerful monograph exploring Achiampong’s groundbreaking work across film, sculpture, installation, sound, and performance.
Building on our shared approach to storytelling and visual language, we crafted a design that extends the bold aesthetics of Larry’s practice. Inspired by his use of archival materials, pop culture references, video-game culture and the world-building of Relic Traveller, the book weaves together layered narratives through dynamic layouts, a striking condensed typeface, and a colour palette rooted in his artistic universe.
From the pacing of the content to the interplay of text and imagery, we aimed to create an experience that feels immersive and uncompromising, much like the themes explored in the book itself. Smaller tip in sections are interwoven throughout the book, inviting readers to detour deeper into Achiampong’s content, akin to side quests in video games.
Project Team:
@ken.hato @fibikung Kenneth Kan