EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 58 MIN
165: Inside the Alison Roman and Britt Cobb Design Universe
from Everything Cookbooks · host Kate Leahy
Andrea and Molly speak with Alison Roman and Britt Cobb, the designer of her new book, Something from Nothing about their collaboration. Alison speaks about her unique approach to her work, how she leans into personhood instead of branding and why this new book is different than her previous works. Alison and Britt describe how they connected and then get into the nitty gritty of working together; from the idea phase to the process of choosing everything from font styles, cover color, pairing illustrations with photography to trim size, prop selection and paper texture. They each share their views on the longevity and tactile nature of book creation and some insights on their design choices, tastes and ideas. Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly + Andrea Nguyen Editor: Abby Cerquitella Mentions How Not To Write a Cookbook, by Brooks Headley in Bon Appétit Alison Roman Website YouTube Newsletter Britt Cobb, Cobbco Design Chris Bernabeo, photographer Rosie McGuinness, illustrator The Skinny Font Taking Over Tech Companies and the White House - The Wall Street Journal Food Friends Newsletter Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the show Something From Nothing, by Alison Roman Sweet Enough, by Alison Roman Nothing Fancy, by Alison Roman Dining In, by Alison Roman
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Andrea and Molly speak with Alison Roman and Britt Cobb, the designer of her new book, Something from Nothing about their collaboration. Alison speaks about her unique approach to her work, how she leans into personhood instead of branding and why this new book is different than her previous works. Alison and Britt describe how they connected and then get into the nitty gritty of working together; from the idea phase to the process of choosing everything from font styles, cover color, pairing illustrations with photography to trim size, prop selection and paper texture. They each share their views on the longevity and tactile nature of book creation and some insights on their design choices, tastes and ideas.
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