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— PROJECT NAME
A Study of Dune's
Gom Jobbar Scene
— ROLE
Art Direction
Editorial Design
Book Binding
— DATE
Fall 2022
— SPECS
Adobe Indesign
— PAPER
Neenah Classic Crest 118gsm,
216 gsm (Solar White, Antique Grey, Pewter)
“A Study of Dune’s Gom Jobbar Scene” is a synthesis of three different perspectives of the well-known gom jobbar scene
from Dune. With the hope of gaining insight on this titular moment, the booklet presents a way to see its evolution from
page to screen. Delve into a world run by people whose desire
for power and spice consumes them and get an up close look
at a moment that sets young Paul Atreides on the path to
gaining a position of influence in it.
Each section of the booklet has its own paper size, paper
color, grid structure, and typeface. These elements serve to
visually differentiate the three copy sources from each other.
Nesting the sections on top of each other from smallest to
largest results in the reader being greeted by all three sections
of the publication at once. This format creates a "choose your
own adventure" opportunity for the reader. Rather than keeping the traditional linear experience of reading a book, the audience
is presented with the choice of starting at the beginning or jumping to one of the later sections.
The gom jobbar scene involves the protagonist undergoing a test of putting
his hand in a box to withstand massive amounts of pain. If he removes his hand from the box, a poisoned needle at his neck, called the gom jobbar, will end his life. As a way of incorporating the events of the scene into the piece, I used a rectangular motif throughout. I also aimed to communicate the futuristic, scientific tone of the book in how I treated the typography and layouts.