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Family Heritage Recipe Book Brainstorm - Coggle Diagram
Family Heritage Recipe Book Brainstorm
Purpose
Preserve Cultural Recipes
Record family specific traditional dishes to prevent them from being lost over time
Strengthen Generational Bonds
Offer a sentimental space for sharing memories and meals between grandparents and young family members
Living Legacy
Include blank pages for future generations to continue the tradition and engage with their culture, heritage and past family traditions
Educational Tool
Used in school cultural projects or heritage activities to connect with identity and family history. If a sentimental cultural piece is ever needed to be brought in for school, this project is a perfect example of cultural heritage in family using a tool that excites most, food.
Therapeutic Reflection
A comforting tool to connect with family during grief, nostalgia, or celebrations, always being with them
For fun
A fun way to learn, produce and engage with family recipes
Target Audience
Teens and Young Adults (12–30 yrs)
Seeking to connect with grandparents or heritage through food
Families
Especially multicultural ones who want to hold onto multiple unique traditions
Cultural Enthusiasts
Who value storytelling, customs and emotional connection
Gift Givers
A perfect personalised present for birthdays, anniversaries, or family reunions
To support, when I informed my family about this idea (to get their help with the recipes) of a family heritage recipe book my aunty actually said this would be a perfect present and she would value and cherish it deeply and use it a lot
Aesthetic Vision
Cover Design
Colour
Matte white finish
Possibly leather texture or finish
Green embossing
Possibly thick cardboard paper
Black embossing
Title
Debossed with the words “Recipes to Remember” in script font.
Sticker of with the words “Recipes to Remember” in cursive writing or neat boxy font
Imagery
Faded photo's of family making food
Vintage kitchenware subtly imprinted largely below the title
Family/food photo colages
Material
Recycled leather look
Cotton canvas
Thick paper
Interior Pages
Fonts
Elegant serif fonts for headings
Handwritten/cursive style quotes or headings
Warm Tones
Cream or white toned recycled pages for a nostalgic feel
(possibly recycled as it might be difficult)
Section Dividers
Illustrated with drawings or photos of traditional foods or family photos or food being made by family or grandparents
Photos & Memories
Recipe origin boxes/corner
Vintage or polaroid style frames
Handwritten notes spaces
Mood
Comforting
Elegant
Clean
Emotionally meaningful
Functional Design Features
Size
A5 or smaller A4
Portable and kitchen friendly
Binding
Spiral binding using thick plastic or durable metal coil for flexibility and ease
Saddle stich binding using thick thread to keep the many pages in place and untearable
Perfect binding using strong glue and thick mesh
Paper
Thick craft paper or recycled card
handle splashes, smudges and repeated flipping
Thinner recycled paper
Easier to flip, lighter
Waterproof Inserts
Laminate (optional)
May effect the effectiveness and convenience of the flipping of pages
Ziplock divider for storing small recipe cutouts or photos
Bookmark Ribbon
Embroidered ribbon to mark favourite recipe
Tabs or Index
Colour coded tabs for meals (Starters, Mains, Desserts, Drinks, Memories)
Pocket Pages
For handwritten recipe notes, passed down instructions, family photos
Ergonomics
Lightweight
Easy to carry to gatherings or family cooking days
(A5 paper needed for this)
Travel Size Design
Small enough to fit in a handbag or backpack
(A5 needed)
Foldable Bookstand
Stable
Hands free stand
Anti slip bottom
Adjustable tilt
Durability
Sturdy spine
Resistant materials
Rounded corners to prevent damage
Pointed corners for convient functionality
Ease of Writing
Smooth, thin paper
Room for additional notes on sides for future generations
Interactive Elements
Memory Sections
Pages titled “I remember cooking this with…” and “Our favourite family meal moment” for reflection of future generations
Photo Corners
Photos of food being made with family surrounding it showing the true bond of cultural heritage through food (surrounding recipes)
QR Code Generator
To link to video clips of cooking sessions or family interviews
Recipe Tree
A family tree inspired section showing who contributed which recipe
‘Future Recipes’ Section
Blank recipe cards for kids and future generations to write their additions
Sustainability
Materials
Recycled paper
Reclaimed or recycled wood for bookstand
Recycled cardboard packaging cover piece
Low Waste Printing
Encourage hand written entries to reduce digital print reliance
Long Term Use
Made to be passed down, reducing need to reprint or repurchase
Multi Use Stand
Foldable
Durable
Usable with other books too
Emotional & Cultural Value
Cultural Symbols
Icons or borders from cultural heritage (e.g Italian tiles, Palestinian flags)
Quotes from Elders
"Nonna always said…” or “Teta's tip for frying…”
Timelines
Add a mini timeline at the bottom of recipes like “Passed from Nonna > Mum > Me”