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 heart of the book. The restrained color palette and expressive title treatment bring together a contemporary editorial aesthetic and the deeply personal nature of Heather’s message.

I’m incredibly happy with how the finished book came together, but even more grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a project that means so much to its author.

With La Mujer del Pozo, Heather Barfield is bringing a deeply meaningful part of her work to the Spanish-speaking market and opening the door for a new audience to experience its message. Being trusted to help shape that experience through design—and collaborating with Ofelia to bring this edition to life—made this project particularly special.

You can own a copy of La mujer del pozo today. Get it through Amazon.