Maddi Almond
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About
Reading University Classics
Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions
Café Edit:
Ecological Confusion
11:59:58
Grandad
Roama
Pure Collection
Accessibility Research
Background
   Maddi Almond ©

Maddi is a book and print designer whose practice is rooted in the craft, structure, and materiality of the printed page. Her work is led by a strong typographic sensibility and a commitment to process—exploring the tactile potential of print through letterpress, bookbinding, and hands-on making. She creates thoughtful, concept-driven pieces that are precise, enduring, and built with care.

With an MA in Book Design from the University of Reading, Maddi brings a deep understanding of typographic systems and editorial structure to her work, treating the book as both a functional object and a space for visual and material exploration. Alongside her independent practice, she has worked across editorial design, brand identity, accessibility-focused communication, and international catalogue production—bringing creative depth and practical rigour to every project. She is also a member of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers, and is dedicated to meaningful, well-crafted design that honours the traditions of print while looking to its future.

Contact
maddialmond@gmail.com


01.Reading University Classics

University of Reading
English
2025
Series design

MA Project
138 x 216 mm
Colourplan scarlet leather embossed 135gsm softcover
Anjala creamy white bookwove 80gsm internals
Multi-section French link sewn

A typographic redesign of a new series of annotated literary classics, developed with a focus on clarity, structure, and typographic hierarchy. This project involved designing a flexible text system to accommodate diverse genres—prose, drama, poetry, religious texts, and parallel translations – while maintaining a cohesive series identity. Emphasis was placed on typesetting conventions, micro-typographic detailing, and the reader’s navigation of complex paratextual content. The series was designed for a mid-range market, offering accessible, well-crafted editions for general readers.

1/10     Reading University Classics, 2025
2/10     Reading University Classics, 2025
3/10     Reading University Classics, 2025
4/10     Reading University Classics, 2025
5/10     Reading University Classics, 2025
6/10     Reading University Classics, 2025
7/10     Reading University Classics, 2025
8/10     Reading University Classics, 2025
9/10     Reading University Classics, 2025
10/10     Reading University Classics, 2025
02.Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions

University of Reading
English
2025
Series design

MA self-directed project244 x 288mm
Casebound in Wibalin graphite buckram embossed
Multi-section kettle stitched with headbands and ribbon
Cartridge stock dust jacket 80gsm 
Hand finished with gold inking, fluro stencilling and letterpress print

A series redesign of Haruki Murakami’s novels, focused on creating a unified visual language across multiple titles. Each cover explores themes of repetition, surrealism, and disconnection – key motifs in Murakami’s writing – while balancing typographic clarity with strong visual form. Designed as a flexible system that considers format, collectability, and in-hand experience.

1/10     Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions, 2025
2/10     Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions, 2025
3/10     Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions, 2025
4/10     Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions, 2025
5/10     Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions, 2025
6/10     Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions, 2025
7/10     Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions, 2025
8/10     Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions, 2025
9/10     Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions, 2025
10/10     Haruki Murakami Collector’s Editions, 2025
03.Café Edit: 

University of Reading
English/Korean
2025
Series design

MA project150 x 200 mm
Colourplan stucco embossed 270gsm softcover
Colourplan 135gsm introductory section
Cyclus 100gsm internals
Perfect bound

A bilingual travel guide series celebrating Seoul’s contemporary café culture. Designed for both Korean and international audiences, the project balances editorial clarity with cultural nuance—featuring structured layouts, dual-language typography, and curated visual content. The series explores cafés as spaces of design, identity, and social connection, and is intended to grow into a full collection representing all districts of Seoul. 

1/8     Café Edit:, 2025
2/8     Café Edit:, 2025
3/8     Café Edit:, 2025
4/8     Café Edit:, 2025
5/8     Café Edit:, 2025
6/8     Café Edit:, 2025
7/8     Café Edit:, 2025
8/8     Café Edit:, 2025
04.Ecological Confusion

University of Reading
English
2025
Hybrid publication

MA project
125 x 187 mm
Reclaimed waste paper
Japanese hemp leaf binding

A hybrid publication exploring the disjointed narratives and emotional overwhelm surrounding environmental crisis. Combining print and digital formats, the project embraces fragmentation as a structural and thematic device. QR codes embedded throughout the printed piece link to external digital material—mimicking the frustration of searching for reliable climate information in an over-saturated and often contradictory online environment. 

1/7     Ecological Confusion, 2025
2/7     Ecological Confusion, 2025
3/7     Ecological Confusion, 2025
4/7     Ecological Confusion, 2025
5/7     Ecological Confusion, 2025
6/7     Ecological Confusion, 2025
7/7     Ecological Confusion, 2025
05.11:59:58

University of Brighton
English
2019
Publication proposal

BA project
2 x 1 mm
Camel book cloth soft cover
Tracing paper 80gsm and Newsprint 60gsm internals
French fold
Japanese four hole binding

An experiential publication exploring ecological crisis and mass extinction through a tactile, destructible book format. Using a french fold structure, the design requires the reader to physically tear through images of endangered species to access the content—mirroring the human impact at the core of the issue. A conceptual piece combining editorial design with material storytelling.

1/6     11:59:58, 2019
2/6     11:59:58, 2019
3/6     11:59:58, 2019
4/6     11:59:58, 2019
5/6     11:59:58, 2019
6/6     11:59:58, 2019
06.Grandad

University of Brighton
English2019
Publication

BA self-directed project
250 x 205mm
Open spine case bound
Multi-section french link 
Hot foiled cover

A personal editorial project transforming family memoirs into a hand-bound book. Combining image curation, text editing, and typographic detailing, the piece reflects the sensitivity of its subject through careful pacing and production. Bound using french stitch with an exposed spine and foiled cover, the book balances emotional storytelling with formal rigour.

1/6     Grandad, 2019
2/6     Grandad, 2019
3/6     Grandad, 2019
4/6     Grandad, 2019
5/6     Grandad, 2019
6/6     Grandad, 2019
07.Roama

Woolovers LTD
UK/US
2021
Brand identiy  

Logo and wordmark
Garment labelling
Web design
Packaging
Product design 
Catalogue design

Visual identity and brand guidelines for a sustainable womens activewear brand. Designed for a 50+ audience, the identity centres around clarity, approachability, and ecological values—carried through a full suite of brand materials including catalogues, website, labelling, and garment packaging. The work considers both accessibility and longevity across applications.

1/3     Roama, 2021
2/3     Roama, 2021
3/3     Roama, 2021
08.Pure Collection

Woolovers LTD
UK/US/DE
2020-2024
Brand identiy  

Catalogue design
Web design
Social media
Packaging

Catalogue design and visual identity development for a luxury womenswear brand within the WoolOvers Group. This project focused on creating refined, accessible layouts across monthly multi-language publications. Working closely with merchandising and translation teams, the design balances commercial clarity with an elevated, editorial tone—supporting the brand’s repositioning in the mid-range fashion market.

1/4     Pure Collection, 2020-2024
2/4     Pure Collection, 2020-2024
3/4     Pure Collection, 2020-2024
4/4     Pure Collection, 2020-2024
09.Accessibility Research

Kantar
English
2023
Research  

Research & Development
Guidelines

A research-led internal project establishing accessibility standards across Kantar’s global brand. The guidelines cover colour, typography, structure, and assistive technologies—supporting clearer communication for users with a range of access needs. Alongside the documentation, team training sessions were delivered to embed best practices across design and client-facing work.

1/10     Accessibillity Research, 2023
2/10     Accessibillity Research, 2023
3/10     Accessibillity Research, 2023
4/10     Accessibillity Research, 2023
5/10     Accessibillity Research, 2023
6/10     Accessibillity Research, 2023
7/10     Accessibillity Research, 2023
8/10     Accessibillity Research, 2023
9/10     Accessibillity Research, 2023
10/10     Accessibillity Research, 2023
10.Education

MA in Communication Design: Book Design
University of Reading2025


BA Hons in Graphic Design
University of Brighton2019
Work

Freelance 
2024 - current

Senior Graphic Designer
Woolovers LTD
2023 - 2024

Creative Graphic Design Executive
Kantar
2022 - 2023

Senior Graphic Designer 
Woolovers LTD
2020 - 2022

Graphic Design Intern
Grandad Digital
Summer  2019

Graphic Design Intern
Very Own Studio
Summer 2018
Research

Penguin Books: Designer influence
University of Reading
2025

The impact of language structure on page architecture: English and Arabic
University of Reading
2025