Food Stories
Imbued with a journalistic ethos, and brandishing a magazine aesthetic, the first edition of “Food Stories – A Cookbook for A Cause” is a hybrid, compilation cookbook that monographs the food-provenance of 21 remarkable chefs working in British Columbia today.
Editorial Design2020
The chefs’ most private, poignant memories have manifested as heartfelt, nourishing recipes meant to be shared together – conjuring a homegrown chronicle where all’s laid bare.
Curated, authored & photographed by The Curatorialist helmer Hakan Burcuoğlu, “Food Stories” is a labour of love that promises to deliver a brand of singularity absent in food literature today. The chefs featured in “Food Stories” have been interviewed in the privacy of their own homes, and candidly photographed during their everyday routine over four months – all coalescing into a seamless design that boasts poignant story, sentient imagery, and eclectic recipes.
The collection of unique personalities featured in “Food Stories” led us to the idea of constructing a flexible design system reflecting the variety: We collated a color palette and a display typeface palette, and used a combination of them for each chef’s story.
100% of all profits from “Food Stories” will be donated to A Better Life Foundation’s meritorious meal program.
Credits ↓
Design: Emre Parlak, Deniz Cem Önduygu (Fevkalade)
My approach to design is rooted in collaborative problem-solving. By listening carefully and understanding each project's unique context, I work to develop solutions that are both thoughtful and precisely aligned with the intended goals. My work aims to turn ideas into clear, meaningful visual narratives. More about me & my approach 〉
