The World Awaits: 24 Stories and Conversations for Advent Season
A collection of 24 Advent stories, each told from a unique perspective of the Christmas story. From the traveler making his way to Bethlehem to a little mouse witnessing the birth of Jesus, each story brings a fresh perspective to the Christmas season.
I was brought onto this project as Creative Lead, overseeing the creative direction from concept to completion. With a tight production timeline, I sourced and collaborated with five illustrators, developing the overall visual direction, creating mood boards, and providing creative feedback to ensure a cohesive look and feel throughout the book.
Project Note: This project was created as part of my professional work. I do not own the rights to the book, its content, or its illustrations. Cover Illustration by Amirah Sheikh and Featured Interior Spread Illustrations by Kaja Kajfez.
I also designed the entire book interior, including the layouts, typography, font selections, and color palette. Beyond the design process, I managed print production, working directly with the printer through proofs, revisions, and final approvals to bring the finished book to life.
Alongside the book, I designed a coordinating set of discussion cards and custom packaging. I collaborated with an illustrator to develop the card icons and incorporated the illustrations into a gift-inspired box design.
Box Illustration and Icons by Victoria Nelson
