Visual Essay Publication: Redefining Cinema
130-Page Book on the Films by Denis Villeneuve
Project Summary:
This project is a long-form editorial publication examining four of Denis Villeneuve’s recent films—Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, Dune: Part One, and Dune: Part Two—as immersive visual studies that balance design analysis with emotional engagement.
This project is a long-form editorial publication examining four of Denis Villeneuve’s recent films—Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, Dune: Part One, and Dune: Part Two—as immersive visual studies that balance design analysis with emotional engagement.
Role & Tools:
I independently led research, editorial curation, layout, and visual sequencing. Editorial content was adapted from published sources with light AI-assisted editing for clarity. The publication was fully designed and assembled in Adobe InDesign, ensuring consistency and pacing across long-form content.
I independently led research, editorial curation, layout, and visual sequencing. Editorial content was adapted from published sources with light AI-assisted editing for clarity. The publication was fully designed and assembled in Adobe InDesign, ensuring consistency and pacing across long-form content.
Purpose & Audience:
Designed for film enthusiasts, design students, and creative professionals, the publication uses curated film stills, behind-the-scenes imagery, and edited critical essays to reveal how elements such as cinematography, sound design, and production design shape cinematic experience.
Designed for film enthusiasts, design students, and creative professionals, the publication uses curated film stills, behind-the-scenes imagery, and edited critical essays to reveal how elements such as cinematography, sound design, and production design shape cinematic experience.
Professor: David Wolske
Course: Publication Design 2025
