Nature is Art

Nature Is Art Typography

GR_310 Typography

Laurie Makela

How can a book capture the quiet complexity of Karl Blossfeldt’s botanical photography without overpowering it? The challenge was to design a layout system that respects the precision and elegance of the images—while guiding the viewer through rhythm, space, and scale.

Using bold typography, intentional whitespace, and modular pacing, the book emphasizes visual breathing and contrast. The design invites viewers to observe rather than consume—echoing the way Blossfeldt saw nature: as art, form, and structure. The result is a reading experience that is both meditative and graphic.