Sweet Tooth
I set out to create Sweet Tooth, a self-initiated dessert recipe booklet that combined my interests in design, photography, food styling, and publication layout. My goal was to develop a cohesive, visually engaging 30-page booklet featuring eight personal dessert recipes, complete with clear instructions, original photography, and polished editorial design.
Sweet Tooth functions as both a portfolio-ready publication and a fully usable recipe collection, demonstrating my ability to manage a multi-stage creative workflow—from writing and art direction to production and layout.
I began by consolidating and refining each recipe into a manuscript, revising the directions for clarity and consistency. I then baked each dessert, documenting the process and final results with step-by-step photography. After editing and color-balancing the images in Adobe Lightroom, I brought all content into Adobe InDesign and developed the layout using considered typography, grid systems, and visual hierarchy. For the cover, I created a pattern using the final plated desserts to introduce the playful tone of the booklet and establish a recognizable motif.
The final booklet presents a cohesive blend of design, photography, and storytelling, showcasing each recipe with visual clarity and inviting warmth. The finished piece feels personal, polished, and accessible to both new and experienced bakers.
Project Type: Booklet
Role: Designer, Photographer
Client: Self-Exploration
Deliverables: Manusript, Photography, Printed Book
Date: Fall 2023