Teaching Archives

Transforming reading into an act of unfolding and reconstructing an archive—Teaching Archive reimagines the book as a tactile archival system, where binding, material, and interaction redefine how knowledge is accessed. A flexible, washable black kraft cover, secured by a metal clasp bearing the title, allows multiple modes of opening and reading. Five sizes of ink-toned Xuan paper and dark green handmade paper create rhythmic visual intervals, shaping a non-linear, interactive experience. A vertical spine with traditional Chinese five-hole stab binding connects craft and contemporary design.