The carefully considered typeface selections in the memoir reflect the intimate writing through the delicate and elegant Hypatia and Calluna typefaces. Negative space is another key component of the memoir, where it is thoughtfully applied and balanced to the poems to create a place for contemplation.
A Blow to the Head Poetic Memoir
A Blow to the Head is an introspective poetic memoir written by Edmonton’s eighth poet laureate Nisha Patel, containing various poems and prose relating to chronic illness, disability, and trauma. The cover design depicts the author in the process of being pixelated - a metaphor for her concussions and disabilities. The writing consists of varying lengths and complexity, requiring a high attention to detail in order to design a cohesive system.