The Codex 1.0 hardcover standing upright on a reflective black floor

Slipshot

Slipshot is a science-fiction novel series written by Aibo. I designed the Slipshot logo and Codex 1.0: Slipshot, a 92-page visual companion to the series. The book documents the series artwork by illustrator Ryan Sunada-Wong, alongside new story pieces from Aibo.

Codex 1.0 is an 11 × 8 in hardcover with a slipcase, sold at conventions.

Client:
Aibo

Role:
Logo design, book design

Category:
Identity, book design

Fonts:
Post No Bills Colombo; Noto Sans

Codex 1.0: Slipshot sliding out of its black slipcase

The book is organized into four categories: Violence, Peace, Manipulation and Pathos. Each section reveals snippets of characters' thoughts and emotions.

Codex 1.0 index spread listing Violence, Peace, Manipulation and Pathos Codex 1.0 section opener for Classification 1: Violence, washed in red
Codex 1.0 character spread with story excerpts beside a full-page illustration Close-up of the acid yellow Codex 1.0 cover and its block-letter title
Codex 1.0 spread of character concept sketches Codex 1.0 section opener for Classification 2: Peace, washed in green
Codex 1.0 spread of character design sheets and expression studies
Codex 1.0 spread of the full cast drawn in blue line art Codex 1.0 character spread with story excerpts beside a full-page illustration
Codex 1.0 section opener for Classification 4: Pathos, washed in cyan The acid yellow Codex 1.0 hardcover lying on a dark surface