A Taste of Rome
project overview
A Taste of Rome is a cookbook concept taking heavy inspiration form my own abroad studies in Rome. This book was designed to incorporate the myriad of trasdtional and modern flavors I discovered into a bite sized cookbook that anyone can use. Featuring recipes that span appitizers, pizzas, pastas, and even desserts.
project type
Print Design & Layout
year
2024
my role
Print Designer
client
University of Maryland Baltimore County
A time of discovery
Summer of 2023 marked a time of heavy self discovery and transition for me, where I had the pleasure of studying history and design in Rome for the summer. Having recently switched to the design major, I wanted to take in as much design aboard as I could to not only enrich my education but to practice a more investigative mindset when taking in how design lived and breathed in other parts of the world. When brainstorming about ways to put to use what I experienced, I decided a cookbook would be a compelling direction.
Takeaways
A Taste of Rome represented a significant milestone in my creative development, serving as my first venture into book design. I initiated this self-directed project with guidance from professors and peers, exercising both creative and professional skills simultaneously—from concept and execution to managing multiple project deadlines. Completing this cookbook solidified an important lesson: transforming lived experiences into design work creates the most authentic and compelling results. This project proved that personal passion, when channeled strategically, elevates design from functional to meaningful.
