When Hope Breaks Through
Book Design, Layout, Illustration, &Merch Design
A testimony‑driven book created for Moms in the Making that was designed to feel warm, hopeful, and deeply personal. I designed the full book from cover to cover, including layout, typography, color palette, custom illustrated icons, and coordinating merch to support the launch.
The Challenge
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Create a cohesive, uplifting book that honors dozens of unique testimonies
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Maintain clear structure, gentle pacing, and visual consistency across 160+ pages
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Support readability and emotional resonance through thoughtful layout and typography
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Extend the visual identity into coordinating merch that feels equally aligned
The Approach
I used a warm, editorial layout with soft colors, approachable typography, and intentional spacing. Each section is anchored by a custom illustrated icon, helping readers navigate the book with clarity. The visual identity extends beyond the book into a matching t‑shirt and sticker design, creating a unified look for the project’s release. Photography inside the book blends provided images with eight of my own to create an authentic, cohesive visual experience.
Key Features
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Full Cover Design, front, back, and spine created to reflect hope and community
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Interior Layout, structured for readability, gentle pacing, and emotional clarity
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Custom Illustrated Icons, five hand‑drawn symbols anchoring each section
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Curated Photography, blend of provided images and eight of my own
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Visual Identity, soft, hopeful color palette and approachable typography
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T‑Shirt Design, created to complement the book’s visual identity
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Sticker Design, illustrated to match the themes and tone of the project
Cover design featuring soft, hopeful tones.
Custom icons illustrated for each section.
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Interior spread designed for clarity and emotional pacing.
Sticker design illustrated to match the book’s visual identity.
The Outcome
A cohesive, heartfelt project that honors each woman’s testimony with clarity, warmth, and intention. The final design reflects the mission of Moms in the Making which is to provide hope, encouragement, and to be deeply personal. The book is also supported by merch that extends the visual identity beyond the book itself.