Emily Mahar

Open book spread with blue text and image on white

Trend-itional

Paper, laser jet, saddle stitch binding
9" x 6"

A booklet and essay created as the culmination of research, critical thinking, and self-reflection on graphic design and my personal practice. This design of this booklet represents my tentative implementation and exploration with trend and convention. The essay and commentary functions as its content.

Normal People Book Cover, Lettering & Illustration

Adobe Photoshop, InDesign
9" x 6"

Printed 'RISD GD' buttons, paper and stickers

RISD GD Starter Pack

Paper, laser jet, buttons, stickers

Tasked to make an “offering” to RISD’s Graphic Design community, this collaborative project took shape to become a fun and informative “starter pack” for new students joining the Graphic Design major.

Hand holding the book 'Insectes adn Papillons'

Insectes and Papillons

Paper, ink jet, binding thread
12" x 9"

Art book cover and interior design created as a homage to the illustration and textile design work of E.A. Séguy.

Hands holding an open book spread with post-it notes and highlighted text

Anxiety Narrative

Paper, ink jet, post-it notes, glue
7" x 5.5"

Prompted to construct a narrative through multiplicity of situations, I chose to focus on my own struggles with anxiety, creating a book. My personal remarks are included on post-it notes throughout the book. The idea to use these removable post-its, and emphasize annotative qualities in the design came from my process of printing out the articles to read.