Painting in Islam — Book Redesign

by Thomas W. Arnold

Role

Editorial &
Visual Designer

Duration

3 weeks

Scope

Cover redesign
Typographic system
Interior layout & grid system
Visual hierarchy

Painting in Islam redesigned book on a wooden bench

A redesign of Painting in Islam, focused on improving readability, structure, and visual hierarchy while preserving its historical and cultural depth.

Before

Original book cover held in hand Original interior spread, dense text Original spread with illustration

After

Redesigned front and back covers Redesigned introduction spread Redesigned chapter opening spread
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