Font cover
Coptic Binding
Opening spread to the first story: The Climb.
Opening introduction to the story metaphor: The Sail
Bachelor of Design with Honours
The stories in the publication outline the unpredictable hardships parents face while their baby is being cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). If You Ever Need a Stranger is a collection of three personal stories from parents whose baby has been through the NICU. The publication targets parents entering their NICU journey, allowing them to gain solace in relating to a stranger who has been through a similar experience. The design responds to the nonlinear unpredictability of the NICU by conceptualising the journeys through metaphors. The metaphors highlight that although the journey is far from easy. It often paves a path of growth and strength for them to move towards a final destination.