Client: Ben Gustafson, through The Self Publishing Agency
Role: Cover design, interior design, production preparation, promotional design
Overview
2 Things to Do Today: Healing Without the Hustle by Ben Gustafson is a practical wellness book built around a simple daily framework: one breath and one small action. The book presents approachable practices for reducing stress, building body awareness and creating sustainable moments of care without adding another complicated routine.
Working with Ben through The Self Publishing Agency, I designed the cover and interior system to support that straightforward, encouraging approach while bringing his established vision for the book to life.
Creative Direction
Ben came to the project with great ideas. I sourced and combined imagery to develop the concept, working collaboratively with him to refine the composition into the final cover.
Design
The interior was structured to guide the reader through each practice step by step. Different content types were given distinct but related treatments, creating a clear visual rhythm while making exercises, breathing instructions and supporting information easy to navigate.
Promotion
I created a double-sided bookmark that carries the book’s visual identity into a practical promotional piece. It combines cover imagery and author details with a synopsis, website and QR code designed to support discovery and sales.
More
You can find Ben’s book online at the following links: