In the Making

In the Making

In the Making

Book

De Sousa Hughes is a San Francisco showroom led by cofounders and creative directors Erik Hughes and Geoffrey De Sousa representing furniture, textiles, lighting, art, and accessories fro around the world, with a focus on the handcraft. Celebrating the makers who have collaborated and grown with De Sousa Hughes over the past 20 years, the limited-edition book In the Making offers an incredible insight into their creative process, dedication and craftsmanship.

The book features tactile papers, embossing, and original illustrations bound together into an object intended to inspire readers to slow down, breathe, and immerse themselves in the beauty of craft. We commissioned Zürich-based illustrator Paula Troxler to create original and witty illustrations for the ‘Seeds of Wisdom’, a special section in the book featuring quotes from the makers. The source for the cover is Tanzender Stern (Dancing Star), 2000, a signature nail-embossed print by German sculptor and installation artist Günther Uecker.

Author and editor: Alisa Carroll
Contributor: Günther Uecker

2020