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Tamil Edition
Oxford Dictionary Cover Design:
ROLE : FREELANCE VISUAL DESIGNER
TIMELINE : 15 DAYS (2025)
Project Overview
This is a freelance project with Oxford University Press India, part of their bilingual dictionary series featuring cover designs inspired by traditional crafts from the state of the respective regional language.
For the Tamil edition, the cover draws from the traditional craft of Athangudi tiles - known for their bold patterns and earthy charm. The design aims to reflect the cultural depth of Tamil Nadu through a distinctly local and authentic visual language.
Design Process
1. Understanding the brief & Craft Research
2. Visual Identity
3. Initial Design Explorations
4. Refining the design & crafting supporting elements
5. Layout Explorations
& Final Cover Design
Craft Research
We researched various Gujarati crafts to see which could inspire our design.
After exploring various options, Ajrakh, Patola, and Rabari embroidery felt the most fitting.
Kolam
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Athangudi
Tiles
Toda
Embroidery
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Initial Explorations
We began with rough layout sketches and basic design explorations, creating a simple framework that would guide and shape
the final cover design.
Tamil Cover FR
Final Design
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