Roots
This modular publication consists of zines, each crafted with a visual language reflecting the identity of storytellers. Centered around New York coffee shops, it captures how new immigrants navigate connection and belonging. The sewn and vacuum sealed format evokes impermanence and emotional tension. Through personal narratives, the project uncovers the social value of small businesses and reframes emotional design as a tool for inclusion.
Roots Zines by Xun Zuo was featured as an innovative illustration of communication design by the A' Design Award. Roots Zines earned the Bronze A' Design Award in Print and Published Media Design in 2025. The A' Print and Published Media Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design award that honors outstanding design of brochures, posters, magazines, catalogs, flyers, business cards, billboards, books and more.
