HEART

Editorial design for HEART, a 428-page coffee table book created by French artist Lucas Beaufort, celebrating more than four decades of skate shop culture around the world. Bringing together interviews, photography, archives and personal stories from over 90 skate shops across 15 countries, the book serves as both a historical document and a tribute to the independent stores that have shaped generations of skateboarders. More than retail spaces, these shops have long acted as cultural hubs, creative incubators and second homes for local communities. The challenge was to design a publication capable of accommodating a vast amount of content while preserving the energy, authenticity and human spirit of skateboarding culture. Through a clean editorial structure, carefully paced layouts and a strong emphasis on imagery, the book creates an immersive reading experience that highlights the unique identity of each featured shop while maintaining overall cohesion. Published in 2022, HEART stands as a visual celebration of the people, places and stories that continue to define skateboarding worldwide.