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Toronto, Ontario
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Hometown
A travel publication offering a more personal,
authentic take on exploring a city.
Cilent: School Project
Scope: Publication | Book Design
Timeline: January - April 2024
Tools: Indesign,Illustrator
Travel is often presented through famous landmarks, luxury destinations, and popular attractions. While these places presented can be exciting to visit, they do not show the true character of a city. The everyday spaces; local cafés, hidden gems neighborhood shops, and quiet streets—are often where the real culture of a place exist.
Hometown was created to highlight those overlooked moments. The publication encourages readers to explore destinations through the perspective of local life, focusing on authentic food, community spaces, and cultural details that shape a city’s identity. Alongside this narrative, the magazine also provides helpful information such as language, history, currency, and local tips to help readers feel more comfortable and connected while traveling.
Foreword Included in Publication
Hometown is a publication that invites readers to experience a destination as if they belong there. Rather than focusing on the usual tourist attractions, it highlights the local places, food, and stories that shape the character of a community. The goal is to make readers feel welcomed—like they are being introduced to a city the way a local would introduce someone to their home.
© SHANE KHAN
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