A Day in December
Karsyn Cardoza
A Day in December explores how design can reshape a first interaction with the Bible. For much of my life, Christianity was something I avoided, a space I did not fully understand or feel part of. After returning to my faith, I began to recognize how visual language shapes accessibility, perception, and emotional connection within Christian texts.
This project focuses on creating a more immediate and personal encounter with scripture. By merging modern typographic systems with historically grounded visual references, A Day in December builds a dialogue between past and present. The 1,500-page volume features gold-laminated details, gilded edges, and a black leather cover, giving the book a strong physical presence that encourages slower, more intentional engagement.
Handwritten annotations introduce an archival layer, reframing the Bible as both a sacred object and a living document—one that holds the evolving record of a personal relationship with God.
Through materiality, typography, and visual contrast, this project reconsiders how the Bible is encountered, aiming to make opening it feel more approachable and immersive for those who may feel unfamiliar with or hesitant toward Christianity.
The title A Day in December references both the birth of Jesus and a personal artifact: my first Bible, gifted by a close friend and inscribed with the date “A Day in September.” Together, these moments mark both an origin and a return, grounding the project in themes of memory, rediscovery, and spiritual renewal.