Be Water My Friend—B.W.M.F.

Inspired by an interview with Bruce Lee, where he refers to an aspect of Taoist philosophy, that water can teach us “the way,” the graphic designer, creative activist, lecturer, author, and founder of the eponymous studio for branding communication Rafael Bernardo started to wonder whether he “was water” in his creative workflow. Now, five years later, he wrote and designed a book with 224 pages, which is divided 50/50 into the sections Roots and Wings. Wings presents a graphic journey, presenting eleven of Bernardo’s favorite personal projects and collaborative works. Project includes work he undertook for Viva con Agua, the Forward Festival, and the porcelain factory Rosenthal. And then, there is a selection of eighty Be Water My Friend posters, created to practice and explore his visual voice. Clear compositions in black and white explore a spectrum of composition exploring typography, illustration, and infographics. Part two, Roots, outlines the theoretic foundation of Rafael Berna