Web DesignTypography
The Church Behind Barbed Wire
A typeset landing page for a children's book about the Japanese American internment.
Role
Designer & Developer
Timeline
2024
Tools
HTML, CSS, Custom typography
The Problem
Author Tom Sugimura needed a digital presence for his children's book that matched the gravity and beauty of the physical edition. The page had to work as both a reading experience and a purchase funnel.
The Approach
- Hand-selected typefaces that complement the book's historical tone without feeling dated.
- Built a responsive layout that prioritizes readability on both desktop and mobile.
- Designed the page to feel like turning a page — clean, spacious, focused on the content.
- Kept the design restrained to let the subject matter speak for itself.
The Outcome
Live
Published at tomsugi.com/barbedwire
Responsive
Works across all device sizes
Portfolio piece
Demonstrates typography and layout sensibility