Visual Fields Keynote — Creating an Illustrated Book from A–Z

How do you turn a vague idea into a published illustrated book?

Designer and illustrator Flore de Crombrugghe takes us through the journey — from first sketches to print — sharing insights on collaboration, design decisions, and the realities of book production, including mistakes that turned into learnings.

Her book, 333 saftige Papayas, co-created with Rasa Weber, is an "unvollständiges Kompendium" about genitals and the words we associate with them. It was published in 2024 by März Verlag, Berlin.

Flore, a Zürich-based interaction and UX/UI designer originally from Belgium, moves between digital products and illustration. Join us on September 9 as she shares the story of creating this unconventional project and the creative process behind it.

In Flore’s talk, you will learn about:

• How a book really comes together: from first idea to final publication.
• Designing with intent: layout, typography, and composition.
• Illustration process: from sketches to final artwork.

About the book

https://www.maerzverlag.de/shop/buecher/sachbuch/333-saftige-papayas/

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This keynote contains illustrations of human genitals and is intended for audiences aged 18 and older. By attending, you confirm that you meet this age requirement.

📅 Keynote Schedule

• 6:30 PM → Doors open
• 6:45 PM → Keynote + Q&A
• 7:30 PM → Networking

✨ What you can expect:

• No dress code.
• People speaking English, German, and more.
• People looking to learn about bringing illustrative books to life.
• Free beverages.

📍 Location

Join us at Kulturhaus Helferei in Zürich, near the Grossmünster in Niederdorf.

(Station Helmhaus, Tram nr. 4, 11, 15)

⏰ Timing

Tuesday, September 9, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

🔗 Community Link

Join us on Discord to receive event reminders and connect with other members.

➡️ discord.gg/PAyRBDhKkk

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