Project Overview
This project focused on capturing the architectural identity of Istanbul through a premium notebook design.
The client wanted a product that could represent the cultural atmosphere of the city while remaining elegant enough for gifting and retail.
Project Background
Istanbul’s architectural landscape is defined by domes, minarets, and layered skylines. These visual characteristics provided strong inspiration for a paper structure design.
The goal was to create a notebook that could evoke the city’s architecture without relying on conventional printed imagery.
Design Challenge
The primary challenge was translating architectural rhythm into a portable product format.
The notebook cover needed to reflect depth and structure while remaining durable and lightweight.
Solution Approach
The design incorporates layered paper silhouettes representing architectural forms such as domes and towers.
When viewed from different angles, the layers create shifting shadows that suggest the city skyline.
Product Development
Development focused on balancing design impact and usability.
The final notebook features a sculptural cover structure combined with a standard interior writing format.
Product Formats
● A5 architecture notebook
● Premium structural cover
● Standard writing interior
Results & Market Response
The notebook became a popular item in cultural gift channels and was frequently chosen as a premium souvenir product.
Project Highlights
● Architecture translated into layered design language
● Elegant structure suitable for gifting
● Lightweight but visually distinctive
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