Art Director
Designer
Art Publication
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DESCRIPTION:
Beautiful/Decay : Book 5
Psychonauts”
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SUMMARY:
BEAUTIFULDECAY.COM
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EXTRA FEATURES:
LOGO:
SKILLS:
FRONT:
Width
: 7.5 in
Page Count
: 162
Length
: 10.25 in
Binding
: Perfect Bound
BACK:
INSIDE GATE-FOLDS:
ARTIST INTROS:
• Rounded corners
• French flaps and Gatefold
• UV Spot Varnish
• Hand-numbered 2000 print run
INSIDE FLAPS:
COVER VARNISH:
In Book 5 of the Beautiful/Decay series, titled "Psychonauts," I took on the role of
exploring the inner workings of the mind and the artist's involvement in that
journey. The project was an innovative blend of nautical motifs, modern
psychology, and surrealism, embodying the essence of "sailors of the psyche." My
design work balanced traditional sailing iconography with contemporary
psychological rhetoric, incorporating elements such as impossible geometry and
phrenology maps by Alesha Sivartha. This design experiment brought together a
rich tapestry of visual and conceptual elements, resulting in a striking and
thought-provoking final product.
Graphic Design
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Book Design
ME@GVERSTEGEN.COM / 323.638.7729
323.638.7729
ME@GVERSTEGEN.COM