Müller-Brockmann‘s ‘Grid Systems in Graphic Design’ has become a seminal book on modernist design. On the shelves of the London College of Communication (LCC) library, books from different eras stand side-by-side, collectively forming a material history of use. This project, through observation and collection aims to record the material imprints these books have accumulated over their long history of transmission. The natural wear and tear on the book outlines, the material preservation over the years, and the interactive traces left by successive generations of students browsing and learning from them all become another narrative beyond the grid.

Printed using RISO Orange and Black and RISO CMYK (Insert)
Typeface: Helvetica Neue LT Pro
Paper: Arena Bulk Natural 90gsm and 120 gsm