The Living Surface

The book design reveals the process of artist Lizan Freijsen in an artistic way. A comprehensive archive of stains, carefully categorized in 90 series, followed by shape-, color studies, the tufting process and at last the final work of art make a valuable document for artists and designers.

Several languages are typographically intertwined, like a tuft machine shoots wire through a cloth. The semi-transparant pages and cleverly folded American dust jacket reveal the endless possibilities of the shape studies in a poetic manner.

Studio Renate Boere is a design studio that explores the latest graphic design practices. We like to work with students, artists, companies, agencies and governments on innovative products.

We develop and invent, apart from classical graphic design activities, interactive installations, hybrid publishing and self-initiated innovative products. Research into new channels to create visibility for these innovative products is an important part of our work.

European Design Nominee 2021
German Design Award 2019
European Design Award 2018
Best Dutch Book Designs 2017
European Design Award 2016
International Design Award 2016