

The fourth sketchbook went to Emmett Deschenes, who has many interests, including illustration, photography, graphic design, and more recently, woodworking. In ‘A Conversation on Sketchbooks with Emmett Deschenes’, an interview article designed for my thesis, Emmett describes what a sketchbook means to him and how he approaches his process. I know he works quickly, prioritizing the importance of capturing an idea or thought as it comes, then moving onto other versions on different pages as he progresses. This led into the design of his sketchbook, which is meant to be flipped through vertically, featuring large rings for quick turn-through. The dimensions are 6 by 10 inches, with chipboard covers that have two pieces of walnut wood veneer glued to the front and back of each cover. There is no pocket at the end of Emmett's sketchbook, as the paper needs a flat surface for drawing.








