Bringing The Well Woman to Spanish-Speaking Readers
Some projects are especially rewarding because of what they represent beyond the design itself. La Mujer del Pozo , the Spanish-language edition of Heather Barfield’s The Well Woman , was one of those projects. I had the opportunity to develop the editorial design for this book in close collaboration with editor Ofelia Pérez . Together, we worked to create an edition that felt clear, inviting, and purposeful while honoring the message and spirit of Heather’s original work. The design takes a clean, understated approach, allowing the content to remain at the center of the reading experience. Strong typographic hierarchy, generous use of white space, chapter openers, maps, illustrations, and guided reflection pages help establish rhythm throughout the book while making it easy for readers to navigate between storytelling, Scripture, and personal reflection. The cover extends that visual language with the well as its central image—a simple but powerful connection to the story at the he...
