0.itemzero, the Portuguese book design company awarded for its innovative and top-quality products, has announced the launch of The Book Box – a versatile tool designed for brainstorming, troubleshooting and impressing, ideal for Design Agencies, Printing Houses and Design Schools.

The Book Box is a set of 20 exquisitely designed dummy books contained in a sleek and sturdy case, each featuring different industrial bookbinding methods. From perfect binding to Smyth-sewn signatures on traditional hardcovers, The Book Box is the perfect way to impress clients, inspire teams, and educate students.

“Designers and educators often struggle to show-case the intricacies of bookbinding to their clients, peers and students. We wanted a tool that would make this easy for us and we couldn’t find it. So we made one..” says Rúben R. Dias, founder and partner at 0.itemzero. “The Book Box is more than just a collection of books; it expands on how they are made, what techniques and materials are used and, of course, where to find these techniques on The Book Block and The Book Cover.”

Each book in The Book Box has a simple and elegant design that focuses attention on the intricate details of binding techniques. With easy-to-follow technical specifications, even those unfamiliar with these methods can understand the materials and binding process used.

The Book Box is the perfect tool for meetings, presentations, and brainstorming sessions, allowing you to skip the boring slide deck and let The Book Box do the talking.

0. itemzero

Specialised in Editorial and Type Design, 0.itemzero is a graphic design studio and book publisher. We design bespoke books and typefaces for cultural institutions, companies and brands worldwide. And we publish educational books and products on Design. For more information, visit www.itemzero.com. 

Gráfica Maiadouro With almost six decades operating in the Portuguese and international market, with a strong presence in the cultural area. Proud of its high standards in trust, excelency and quality. Based in Maia, with a 11.000 m 2 factory, the company takes the respect for the environment as a everyday value in its practice, whether by a low use of chemicals, green source materials or a strict compliance to environmental laws. For more information, visit www.maiadouro.pt.