A publication of an original dissertation:
“What makes my ratchet screwdriver evocative? Exploring object–subject relationships and narrative through the lens of phenomenology.”
The publication focuses on materiality and reader experience through its physical construction. Open binding and exposed hardware celebrate the making process, while the editorial design incorporates visible printer’s marks and maker’s marks. The object is deliberately heavy and tactile, reinforcing associations between weight, durability, and value. The two chapters are joined with hinges, allowing them to be read side by side and encouraging interaction.