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We are thrilled to reveal our latest labor of love: 'Role of Play: New Games, New Chances. A Future Perspective on Play in Society'. After years of dedicated collaboration between our design team, author Ben Schouten, and publisher Jap Sam Books, we can't wait to share this extraordinary book with you! 'Role of Play' offers a comprehensive perspective on the transformative nature of play in contemporary society. From traditional games to cutting-edge digital experiences, the book showcases the diverse and imaginative world of playful activities and communities that have emerged. Stay tuned for updates as we approach the completion of this fascinating project. 📚✨ A peek into our Cover & Spine Design: Our upcoming posts will take you on a journey through the design choices we made for this book. Let's start today with the book covers and spine! The cover images are reversed, creating a mesmerizing symmetrical mirroring between the front and back covers. This design encourages you to interact and play with the book, igniting curiosity and engagement. The front cover features a modern touch with an image of Virtual Reality, while the back cover showcases a little girl playing with a ball—a beautiful connection between analog play and modern games. 🎈✨ And here's a secret: the cover holds hidden messages! We've incorporated a perforation system, revealing hidden gems from the title page. 🕵️♀️ Stay tuned for our next post where we'll unveil more about this fascinating feature! The open spine allows the book to be widely opened, ensuring no visual elements are missed. Displaying the book title and the publisher's logo on the open spine is a bold design choice, as it requires precision in binding the 19 sections of the inner pages to create the visuals. Despite the risks, we are committed to perfection. Both the designers and the author eagerly take this risk to achieve the finest details for the book. Are you curious? Follow our process for more insights and updates in the upcoming posts! 📢🤗 #roleofplay #bookdesign #graphicdesign #designstudio