The making of the cover design for Italy by Andrew Whittaker

Designer: Let’s draw a map where each province has text saying what it’s famous for. Like a geographic tag cloud. And we’ll be able to use really cool calligraphy.

Getting the approval of the art director and the client.

The type designer draws the text.

Trying to color the words in the colors of the Italian flag.

Typesetting the back, drawing a macaroni barcode.