Ashutosh Rana's 'Impressions of Japan' Book Blends Canela Typography with Modular Grids
Ashutosh Rana has put together a stunning editorial design book called 'Impressions of Japan,' featuring writing by M. S. Kazi. This book captures the essence of life in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto through travel notes and street photography. It showcases a sleek layout with modular grids that effectively balance Canela typeface and ample white space. The cover stands out with a striking red circle on a plain background, while alternative versions include a bright white and a darker one adorned with traditional Japanese temple roofs and kanji. Each chapter is anchored by authentic street images, and the 420 by 595 page size includes two wide text columns. Rana also offers the layout as a free Figma file for aspiring designers. You can check it out on Behance!
Key facts
- Ashutosh Rana designed the editorial book 'Impressions of Japan' with writing by M. S. Kazi
- The book covers Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto
- Page size is 420 by 595 with two wide text columns and slim white gaps
- Typography pairs Canela Medium for titles and pull quotes with Cabinet Grotesk Medium at twelve points for body copy
- The front cover shows a bold red circle on plain paper, with an alternate bright white version and a dark edition featuring wooden temple roofs and kanji
- Key spreads feature Tadao Ando's Children's Book Forest in Osaka with children reading on stepped wood library stairs
- Lay-flat binding allows double-page spreads to open wide and flat
- Rana shared the full layout as a free Figma file for designers
Entities
Artists
- Ashutosh Rana
- M. S. Kazi
- Tadao Ando
Institutions
- Behance
- Figma
Locations
- Japan
- Tokyo
- Osaka
- Kyoto