HOME Short Comics Anthology
โHOME: A Comics Anthology on Belonging in Ireland Todayโ is a print anthology of short comic stories by artists and writers who have made their home in - or who have a close connection to Ireland. The anthology features 12 4-page short comic stories that explore the themes of โhomeโ and โbelongingโ in Ireland.
My roles included production and project management; art direction for the graphic design and illustration elements; web design of the project website; copywriting and communications; and the exterior and interior cover design and typography. The cover illustration is by comic artist Debbie Jenkinson, with my assistance on art direction and design. Debbie Jenkinson is also credited with pitching the concept of โIreland as homeโ as the comics anthology theme.
HOME was funded by generous support from the Arts Council of Ireland, and was honored to be recognized as a nominee for Outstanding Anthology at the prestigious 2023 Ignatz Awards, the festival prize of the Small Press Expo (SPX)!
About
Client/Publisher: Dublin Comic Arts Festival (DCAF)
Role: Art Director, Producer, Cover Designer
Media: Print / Book
Editor: Katherine Foyle
Cover Illustrator: Debbie Jenkinson
Brand Designer: Rosie OโConnor
Funded by the Arts Council of Ireland
