Are We Human? is a graphic artist’s book that explores how humanism manifests within the field of graphic design (practice, process, production, typography, research) and uses a psychoanalytic approach to examine the mental barriers we face towards designing for social change.
Displayed in 3D renditions of the designer's hands and presenting in analogue processes (book making, book binding, screen printing, contemporary and historic letterpress) to emphasise the power and agency we possess as a person, Are We Human? encourages working with a social agenda and evoking self reflection. This concept is reinforced by letterpressed reflective paper stock, sponsored by Mirri (Celloglas) and other tactile finishes including a fully screen printed book block, a french link exposed spine with neon orange wax thread, a hand debossed open hard cover, soft orange Plike endpages and Smooth Munken Lynx signatures from GF Smith.
Displayed in 3D renditions of the designer's hands and presenting in analogue processes (book making, book binding, screen printing, contemporary and historic letterpress) to emphasise the power and agency we possess as a person, Are We Human? encourages working with a social agenda and evoking self reflection. This concept is reinforced by letterpressed reflective paper stock, sponsored by Mirri (Celloglas) and other tactile finishes including a fully screen printed book block, a french link exposed spine with neon orange wax thread, a hand debossed open hard cover, soft orange Plike endpages and Smooth Munken Lynx signatures from GF Smith.
Typeset in DIN (designed by engineers to be executed by hand) and Plantin (with its humanistic calligraphic structure)—the intrinsic links between humanism produce an unlikely yet successful typeface combination. Featuring monotone / 3pt lineation throughout for clarity and orange which echoes humanity through its energy and enthusiasm—Are We Human? embodies what Georgie believes to be the ultimate output of graphic design as a discipline.
This book was featured in the 'Inky Inspiration' section of Pressing Matters magazine, Issue 7.
