Layout Adaptation for the Icelandic Edition of Nordic Life
Editorial design and layout adaptation for the Icelandic edition of a large-scale Nordic photography book, originally published in six languages by Max Ström.
Nordic Life is possibly the largest Nordic photography project ever — an ambitious initiative that invited a thousand professional photographers from across the Nordic countries to contribute their work. A jury selected the most compelling images, resulting in a visually rich coffee-table book published in six languages.
For the Icelandic edition (Lífið á Norðurlöndum), I was responsible for adapting the existing editorial design. This included carefully integrating Icelandic typography and typesetting while preserving the visual consistency, rhythm, and high production values of the original publication.
Project details
• Client: Max Ström
• Format: Hardcover, approx. 360 pages
• Published: 2019
• Edition: Icelandic version
Research
Language-specific typesetting
Grid and image adjustments
Collaboration with publisher
Strategy
Maintain design integrity
Adapt to Icelandic typography
Preserve visual rhythm
Design & Production
Print-ready files
Hardcover preflight & proofing
Color management