Cookbooks
2023
Coursework
Editorial
Photography
Typography
A series of two cookbooks that explore heritage through shared recipes and traditions.
Brief
This project is a personal exploration of my heritage through family recipes and traditions. These cookbooks also serve as a family archive, connecting generations through shared culinary experiences. The main challenge was creating a cohesive set while ensuring each book reflected the unique cultural backgrounds of both sides of my family.
Solution
To unify the distinct heritages, I cooked and photographed the recipes with a raw, homemade aesthetic, keeping the kitchen settings natural. The books are distinguished by typography, color, and composition. My father’s Chilean book uses bold imagery, a serif typeface, and deep red tones to evoke savory flavors, while my mother’s Finnish book features smaller pieces, a sans-serif typeface, and lighter blue tones, reflecting sweeter dishes. Despite their differences, both books share a handmade, scrapbook aesthetic, evoking the feeling of sorting through a drawer of memories and family heirlooms.
