Objective
Transforming the lines of a Haiku poem into a visual booklet. The goal was to emphasize the key elements of the poem and translate its meaning through thoughtful visual design, typography, and composition.Benchmarking
I immersed myself in Sonia Sanchez’s Haiku [for you], exploring its vivid imagery, rhythmic flow, and emotional depth. This analysis became the foundation for creating a visual design that reflects and reinterprets the poem’s mood. Haiku
Love between us is speech and breath.
Loving you is a long river running.
-Sonia Sanchez
-abstract textures
-warm mood
-layering
-love, loss, intimacy, identity, and time
-love blooming
-human connection
Typface
Color Exploration
Digital Ideations
The digital iterations were built on exploring composition more intentionally through adjustments in scale, spacing, and balance. Initially, I interpreted the haiku’s words literally, but the results lacked cohesion. As the process evolved, I moved toward a more abstract direction, focusing on creating visual harmony and recurring forms across each design.
Final