Public Access Press Series

Public Access Press launched a new series of pocket-sized books aimed at making art criticism more approachable. They sought a design that felt informal yet serious, inviting readers who might be intimidated by traditional art publishing.

Our solution was a compact format with a bold typographic cover system. Each title uses a single accent color and a large, confident sans-serif treatment. Inside, we employed a two-column grid with generous leading, making dense critical writing easier to navigate. Footnotes are set in a contrasting weight for quick reference.

The series has been praised for its accessibility and visual consistency, with several titles becoming unexpected bestsellers in museum bookshops.