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Quarto Books

Creating accessible guides to nutrition

Two book covers from The Complete Guide series, titled "Natural Vitamins" and "Anti-Inflammatory Foods", featuring fruits and vegetables on a green background.

Commissioned by Quarto Books (The Bright Press) for the US market, we were asked to design a new series of clear, engaging guides to health and nutrition. The first title, The Complete Guide to Natural Vitamins, was followed by The Complete Guide to Anti-Inflammatory Foods.

Open spread of The Complete Guide to Natural Vitamins on vitamin B9, featuring asparagus and text on folate and food sources.

Our role

We created the series identity and design approach across both books, from cover design and internal layouts to picture research. This ensured each title felt consistent within the series while remaining flexible enough to suit different subject matter.

Creative approach

Our designs focused on clarity and accessibility, with clean typographic structures, bold hierarchy, and photography that feels approachable and informative. Each book features a directory-style layout that makes it easy for readers to dip in and out, with spreads that highlight key information in a clear, engaging way.

Open spread on vitamin B9 detailing its role, deficiency notes, and tips, with images of pulses in jars, a leafy salad, and a green smoothie.

Impact

The continuation of the series from Natural Vitamins to Anti-Inflammatory Foods highlights its success with readers, establishing a strong, recognisable identity for this accessible health reference series.