The Vitality of Rice

The Vitality of Rice is a visual publication exploring the global, historical, and socio-economic impact of rice. It highlights challenges in food security and urges policy, production, and research efforts to support farmers, consumers, and stability.

Explore design history and theory by investigating an artifact’s origins, cultural significance, and societal role. Gain insight into its aesthetic, function, context, and impact to understand design’s broader implications and future relevance.

2021

Tags: Editorial, Layout, Print, Research, Typography, Writing

Digital book layout exported as spreads. Typography is used to organize content, clarify hierarchy, and support data visualizations for improved understanding and retention.

Process

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Overall research consolidated into a mind map. Covered historical context, functions, motivations, problems associated with rice, future challenges, and visual precedents.

Framework mind map exploring potential directions—climate change, culture, and history—all intersecting to examine the socio-economic impact of rice and how this knowledge can inform food security policies.

Final Deliverables

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(1/6) Front and back cover, including title and summary.

(2/6) Publication info page with copyright, date, and author details.

(3/6) Global map of rice trade routes and migration patterns.

(4/6) Global Rice Crisis section with supporting image and content.

(5/6) Data showing top rice producers and their consumption rates.

(6/6) Survey data on rice consumers by University of Sumatera Utara.