Santiago Noblin
Design + Art Direction


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Currently at Pilot Inc. Boston, MA

Open to freelance/contract work, Collaborations, and future opportunities in North America.

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A Hole History
The Odd Rise of the Bagel


A doughy adventure through time.



Overview

A Hole History covers the spread of the Bagels history across cultures, cuisines, and controversies. This book blends historical research, playful interactive design, and clever copy to give this beloved bread it’s spotlight.


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+ Copywriting
+ Publication Design
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Identity

The bagels eclectic history inspired a style guide that mixed medias and used variable typography to create a fun and expressive story to follow.
















Approach

A page-turning design element reflects the act of peeling back layers, tying into the piece’s focus on uncovering the bagel’s hidden history. Over time, bagels have taken on countless forms and flavors, each adding to their story.
























Behind the scenes.


Define
Laying out the hole book and chapter topics after in-depth research.
 
Immerse
Saint Viateur Bagels in Montreal, CA.
 
Immerse
Bagel dunks were the highlight.
 
Explore
How many circles is too many?
 
Explore
Thinking with layers in mind.
 
Explore
Printing on translucent film (took a couple of tries).
 
Refine
There we go.
 
Serve
Adding googly eyes was the cherry on top.

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Everything on this website has been made, ideated, art directed, built, written, and edited by me.