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spring 2024
Editorial design
Groupwork By
Marina, Anja
An Object's Biography
Object Biography is an editorial design project exploring the life cycle of an everyday
object. In our case, the toothbrush. Structured as a narrative journey, the publication moves from its
origin and production to its social and political implications, and finally to its afterlife. Each
chapter is accompanied by original illustrations, reflecting the object’s transformation across
different stages of its existence.
An Object's Biography
The project began with research, tracing the toothbrush’s origins, production methods, cultural
meaning, and environmental impact. To make the narrative vivid, we interviewed people about their
personal connection to their toothbrushes, collecting playful and reflective testimonials that became
part of the story. We then crafted a first-person narrative, letting the toothbrush itself guide
readers through each stage of its life. I focused on illustrating its journey, creating visuals that
capture both its mundane routines and dramatic transformations. Finally, we designed and laid out the
publication, balancing text, image, and the toothbrush’s “voice” into a cohesive and visually engaging
editorial piece.
