Fragments of the Ordinary

Fragments of the Ordinary is a layered photographic meditation on stillness, presence, and the unnoticed. De Vries reclaims space for reflection in a world that rushes past what matters. Structured in three layers of shifting paper tones—from light to dark and back—the book mirrors the cycle of life: from birth to death to renewal. Bound at the center, it guides the viewer through moments where life, death, and the sacred coexist in the mundane, offering a tactile, visual journey into time, ritual, and quiet beauty.

Studio Another Day, based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, is an award-winning design studio with a deep focus on editorial design and printed matter. Known for its playful and exploratory approach, the studio specializes in crafting sophisticated, high-end book projects. By thoughtfully integrating material and design choices, they enhance and elevate the narratives their projects aim to convey.

ADCN - Dutch Creativity Award - golden Lamp
ADCN - Dutch Creativity Award - bronze Lamp
European Design Awards - zilver
European Design Awards - bronze
European Design Awards - bronze
Best Verzorgde Boeken - Awarded
Winner - Nijmeegse Stimuleringsprijs
PX3 - The Prix de la Photographie Paris - bronze winner
Joseph Binder Award - Gold
Joseph Binder Award - Zilver
International Design Awards - honorable mention
International Design Awards - honorable mention