'My Dad Died On My Birthday'
‘My Dad Died On My Birthday’ is the beautiful, harrowing, and hilarious work of the talented Maria Webb, that captures her journey before and after the passing of her father.
In early summer 2024, Maria approached me with the offer of creative directing and designing her book. I undertook this personal and sensitive project having known and collaborated with Maria over many years.
Together we discussed and developed a direction which I took and grew. I am immensely proud to have been a part of this project and feel very honoured to be trusted to help tell this deeply personal and important story.
Page Count
132
Stock
GF Smith
Printer
FE Burman, London
Evan's Orange
HEX: CA5935
CMYK: 16 74 82 5
Fact: Maria shared a few heartfelt requests, and the first was about the colour orange—her father’s favourite. She sent a photo of him, sitting on a sofa in bright orange trousers. But there were so many shades, shifting subtly with the light, it seemed impossible to choose just one.
Then, I found the answer: I blurred the image, merging all those oranges into a single, perfect hue. This was it. We’d found the orange—Evan’s Orange. And that’s the colour you see today.
Josh is a dream to work with. He imbues his own creative touch onto projects, while holding space for the ideas of others involved. Every decision he makes is considered, thoughtful and results in work of beauty and high quality. He leads with confidence and purpose and it is so clear he loves and enjoys what he does. Josh has a skill for knowing when to add his own creative touch and when to pull back, resulting in work that has a perfect balance of collaboration – Maria Webb
