ALUCINAÇÃO
Editorial Design, Graphic Production 2023
This project is rooted in a rigorous exploration of graphic design and bookmaking as expressive practices. Developed through a close dialogue between editorial curation and visual language, the publication explores materiality, structure, and rhythm as central elements. Printing, binding, and composition are treated as integral design decisions that shape the reader’s experience, resulting in a work that operates as both a physical object and a cohesive visual system.
This project is the result of the curatorial and editorial work of Rodrigo Marques, centered on a poem written by Samuel Maciel Martins. Emerging from a stark and unembellished landscape, the book employs dense, precise language to reveal the poetry embedded in the everyday lives of young Black residents on Brazil’s urban peripheries.
Originally from Ceará, Martins was born in Quixeramobim — the same region that inspired Canudos. Within this context, his debut work presents a voice committed to preserving both personal and ancestral memory, guided by a bold and conscious artistic vision. The resulting poems resonate deeply, leaving a lasting and beautiful imprint for future generations.
Printed entirely in black, the book features a deliberately minimal and austere design. The rhythm of the texts and poems follows carefully structured mathematical relationships, reinforcing a sense of precision and intention. The stitching is incorporated as a graphic element, subtly echoing the essence of the title.
For the dust jacket, we envisioned a poster composed of simple geometric shapes derived from fundamental graphic proportions, creating a striking contrast with the book’s minimal interior. The interaction of colors and overlapping forms gives each copy a unique visual identity. Abstract fluorescent screen printing introduces a vibrant layer, enhancing the overall sensory experience.
Every decision throughout this project was guided by a commitment to visual rigor, meticulous craftsmanship, and the preservation of essential graphic traditions.
