A study in the materiality of language. Developed as a visual foundation for Helena Tomas’s exhaustive research, the design centers on the Phaistos Disc—not as a mere archaeological relic, but as a structural anchor for European intellectual history. The contrast between the tactile, golden texture of the artifact and the restrained, dark background creates a focused dialogue on the "material trace" of writing. Through precise typographic placement and intentional negative space, the publication is positioned as a definitive and timeless academic resource. The result is a sophisticated editorial system that balances historical weight with contemporary academic authority.
