Juliette Bouckaert
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      Hi! I’m Juliette, a 23 year old enthousiastic graphic designer from Ghent, Belgium. I recently finished my masters degree at LUCA School of Arts, where I previously completed the bachelor’s program. In trying to get inspired and educated by different cultures or approaches, I value a number of completed exchanges and courses as my greatest strength.
       
        All things editorial, printed matter and tactility are what make me pasionate about graphics. I believe a broad combination of media is what makes good design even stronger. Experimentation and playfulness are key. When I am not Illustrating, crafting or editing, you’ll most definitely find me investigating haute couture fashion and pop culture.

        Don’t hesitate to reach out, I'll be eagerly awaiting the opportunity to connect and create something truly extraordinary together. Let's make magic happen!
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Défilé Privé - Défilé Archivé

2024
278 pages
240 mm x 300 mm (closed)
           
          “This invitation is strictly personal and non-transferable” or is it? 

    Intrigued by both the graphic gems and the exclusivity that characterize the fashion scene, I spent my master year researching invitations to fashion shows. What followed is a project that acts as a plea for inclusive conservation of couture beyond the garment. ‘Défilé Privé’ is a extensive disquisition of the past, present and future of invitations, whereas ‘Défilé Archivé’ features a display of the broad collection of Veerle Windels - Flanders finest fashion journalist. The book ends in a deep dive on recurring graphic elements. The use of dot-matrix paper is a nod to their non-existent registration.




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Défilé Non-Autorisé

2024
400 pages
240 mm x 320 mm (closed)


           After researching the fleeting phenomenon of the show invites, I put my findings to the test by sneaking into a number of Fashion Week events. This publication is an invitation on its own, as it serves a front row seat to the Parisian runway. The content includes every type of record of my trip: analog photography, iphone snapshots, fragments of my diary and folders with news articles.

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    PARDON MY FRENCH


    2023
    108 pages / 216 pages
    150 mm x 200 mm (closed)


              A project inspired by my love for Grace Jones and disgust at the hostile way she often gets approached. This interactive book contains a selection of interview snippets that made me vicariously uncomfortable. Through a tear strip the reader is invited to open up a page when they are intrigued, shocked or entertained by a certain dialogue, thereby uncovering the subjects and their facial expressions. By primarily hiding her appearance, 
              I aim to give an unbiased perspective on the vulgar questions she gets asked.


      The cover is inspired by Richard Bernstein's artwork on her ‘Portfolio’ album cover. The body text is set in my custom font ‘Grace Mono’, a monospaced transcript typeface with a touch of disco.



    GRAPHIC

    About Publications

    2023
    15 editions
    230 mm x 295 mm (closed)
    box: 240 mm x 310 mm x 3 mm


      To avoid the wheel from getting re-invented, the assignment for this project was to take inspiration from another publication to shape up a number of essays and interviews of famous (graphic) designers. I chose to morphe each text into an existing booklet from a box, chosen for its connection to the context or the writer. In order to form seemingly exact replicas I had to get surprisingly creative. By following a rigid rulebook of fonts and sizes, the diversion lies in content gathering and optical illusions.

      The box includes 15 booklets, a timeline and a bunch of stickers by which the owners can customize their copy.



    WORDS DON’T COME EASY


    Vynil cut Flocking Fabric

    2021
    Sweater
    Shirts
    Sweatpants


    The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.
        - Francis Bacon

      This sweater provides a literal interpretation of Bacon’s quote. It’s a collection of clippings taken from visuals of famous unsolved mysteries. Without any provided context this calls for your imagination to bear even more riddles. 

              The assignment was restricted to only black and white colors.



    FOUR TO THE FLOOR

    2022
    196 pages 
    210 mm x 240 mm


      Four to the Floor is a book about all facets of clubbing. Each chapter is based on a musical genre and ranked by its corresponding BPM. This publication contains historical information, interviews and hit singles, thereby giving a thorough perspective on music [venues]. The main body is paired with a plantopedia excerpt filled with botanicals that regulate heart rhythm. Like so, each genre can be paired with a plant.



    OBLIQUE STATIONARY

    2021
    Multiple sizes


      The branding identity created for experimental tattoo-artist Monty Richtenhofen, applied to a collection of office supplies. In his practice he offhandedly inscribes clients with poems or thoughts. Every object is customized with an example of Brian Eno’s ‘Oblique Strategies’, a set of quotes helping artists to overcome creative blocks. ‘Hefner’, the open-source font at display, was created based on Monty’s characteristic handwriting.



    CHEZ LES YéYé

    2022
    2 Zines, 24 pages
    140 mm x 215 mm
              

             Fanzine dedicated to the YeYe movement that flooded France in the 60’s, with Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin as the main subjects. The zine depicts the development of their career through song lyrics, quotes and interviews. The image curation and typography, as well as the variety of paper textures, represent an era shifting from analog to digital techniques.

      The magazine is designed alongside an app that works as a travel log and a photo album. The program allows you to situate memorable events in the lives of your idols, plan your trip accordingly and duplicate iconic pictures.



    LE LIVRE MINI

    2022
    224 pages
    100 mm x 120 mm


             This little pocket book is a practical exploration of fonts and figures. Each chapter covers a different topic, with smallness as the overarching theme. The purpose of this exercise was to test the limits of typesetting and digital printing. Inspired by the subject of plankton, I created the open-source font ‘flagellae’ to go along with the opening chapter. The entire content - both visual and textual - is selfmade, words are set in a 6 pt font size.



    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW

    2022
    64 pages
    210 mm x 297 mm



      This hand-bound transparent book contains a few chapters from 4 personally appreciated novels. Audience interaction is required, as the pages are only readable using the supplied bookmarks. When used correctly, they highlight important passages and provide additional insights. The concept of this publication grew from the annoyance of not being able to make notes in physical books while traveling.