Ariana Davies

Walk Amongst the Flowers is book inspired by the blooming cultural trend of celebrating rural life and nature, otherwise known as the style of cottagecore. It serves as a comprehnsive guide for those seeking to live out this lifestyle to the fullest with gardening, sewing, cooking recipes, clothing, and a detailed look into the seasons. The design choice is made to be soft and rustic with lots of imagery to depict the cottage aesthetic. All of these are meant to visualize a sense of connection with the natural world, allowing the reader to feel at easy jumping into the off-the-grid and rural perspective to incorperate into their own lives. The objective is to highlight the pleasures of a simple, slow life in a way that speaks to the audience.

My approach is incorporating colors, symbols, and imagery that mirrors the style of cottagecore. The book itself utilizes an earth-toned color palette mixed with softer colors that bring a warmth to each chapters. Pages are made off-white, mimicking older parchment, with rustic-style imagery to break up information. Typography follows that of a traditional serif type with script detailing. The layout is designed to be inviting and gentle to encourage reading at your own pace, mimicking the lifestyle itself. Floral designs compliment the early pages and follow through to the website created for this book project using The Arion Press, the publishing company, rebranding as the main hub to purchase this book.