creative idiosyncrasies
Graphic and Editorial Design, Creative Direction.
Client: UANDA for the Angolan Embassy in Madrid, Spain
Angola: una trayectoria de cuatro décadas is a commemorative book marking the 40th anniversary of Angola’s independence. The publication offers a visual and narrative journey through the country’s transformation, from its post-independence landscape in 1976 to the social, political, and cultural developments that followed.
I led the creative direction, graphic, and editorial design of the book, shaping a cohesive visual narrative that balanced archival imagery, contemporary photography, and written testimonies from key Angolan figures and institutions.
The design approach aimed to honor the gravity of the historical subject matter while offering a clear and engaging reading experience. Through careful typographic choices, image treatment, and layout composition, the book creates space for reflection while guiding the reader through four decades of national identity and progress.
The result was a publication that served not only as a commemorative artifact but also as a tool for cultural diplomacy, offering international audiences a thoughtful and visually rich perspective on Angola’s history, growth, and resilience.