Tea Break

A Tea-Centric Guidebook for the Graphic Design Process


This book explores of how a tea practice and graphic design processes can be related conceptually.

Spring 2021


︎︎︎ Research + Concept
︎︎︎ Print Design

Ideation


Thinking about my graphic design process and how it relates to my love for tea.
  Tea invites a slower, more intentional space for growth, reflection, and meditation while embracing the creative process.

Tea Break aims to reframe the busy culture that graphic designers are familar with.






keywords:  didactic - calm - present - balance - resilience - creativity



Planning pages


Visual Language


The book blends a neutral color palate with image cutouts relating to tea. The image of the gaiwan became central to the identity of Tea Break, a reference to simplicity as teaware prominent in gong-fu style  brewing.
Book Spreads


Tea Box
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