Asa Packer Graphic Design Book Project

File

Identifier: SC MS 0109

Staff Only

Content Description

Asa Packer books designed and constructed by Lehigh University students as class projects called “Asa Packer Book Project” for their Graphic Design III taught by Professor Thom Lepley in the 2003-2004 academic year. Through this graphic design project, the students were to research and study artifacts and evidence of Asa Packer’s lifespan and then tell a unique story in a hand-bound artist book that would define Asa Packer and his legacy. The course is offered spring semesters.

Scope and Contents

The collection is composed of the books and posters created by the Design III students, 2003-2005.

Dates

Creation: 2003-2005

Creator

Lepley, Thom (Person)

Biographical / Historical

This graphic design course and the book project aimed to address the questions about Asa Packer’s life and his motivations. The book project also provided students with the unique experience of designing their own books.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (3 boxes + 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Asa Packer books designed and constructed by Lehigh University students as class projects called “Asa Packer Book Project” for their Graphic Design III taught by Professor Thom Lepley in the Spring of 2003-2004 and Fall of 2004-2005 academic years. Through this graphic design project, the students were to research and study artifacts and evidence of Asa Packer’s lifespan and then tell a unique story in a hand-bound artist book that would define Asa Packer and his legacy.