From the beginning, I strove to create a multi-part capstone as a culmination of my interests during my time at WashU.

However, I struggled figuring out how to best approach this. Initially, I had 7 different booklets, one for every chapter. I realized that this was spreading everything very thin, so I narrowed it down to only 3 printed materials: one main book, an accordion book, and a set of cards. My design system focused on nostalgia and the compartmentalization of the miniatures similar to dollhouses and room boxes.

As I worked, I kept getting tripped up designing for multiple surfaces, causing me to question if this was the most efficient solution. Coming to this realization caused me to pivot hard to a singular large book where I was able to fully explore the real reason why I was initially attracted to the topic: the community and individuals who make the miniature world so enriching.

Each of the iteration of my boxed focused on the idea of a Capstone in parts, showcasing the spirit of miniatures.

At first, I focused on showcasing the printed material through a series of booklets. I soon realized that the format didn’t really showcase the miniatures themselves at all, rather it created a barrier between what the content was about and the reader. In the next iterations, I decided to integrate actual miniatures into my project.