Khandeshi Food Culture
Illustrated Guide and Recipe Book
Cover Design
Key Points
This book isn’t just about recipes, but also has some cultural insights about the region's practices and rituals as well as the specialty of the main ingredients.​
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Hence, the cover depicts:
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One of the most used cooking tool in action, with the hands holding it with care and precision- in a dynamic illustration.
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Some key ingredients like peanuts and cilantro leaves
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Visual language -
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varying line-weight,
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strong light and shadow on highlighted parts,
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bright colors paired with earthy tones that represent the soil that grows the crop
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Some initial front cover ideas
Map shape of the region,
Mortar and Pestel
Mortar and Pestle
Grains spilling
A spread of several
food items
Stone crusher being used,
peanuts flying about
Stone Crusher
and ingredients
Using mortar and pestle,
peanuts flying out
Illustrations
I wanted to depict the texture of the food as well as the color to depict the soulful flavors of the dishes and ingredients, which is why I chose bright colors paired with an overlay of an array of lines to depict the gritty surfaces. I also referenced the lighting in the photographs used in food magazines to make the food look tempting and delicious.
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