Book Cover Design for
Simseuldang Publication

THE CHALLENGE

New Music Textbooks

Western music history classes have needed significant improvements. The existing textbooks are often too large or simplistic and rarely include enough musical notes. Additionally, they overlook the necessary sounds required to understand the subject comprehensively. This situation is unfortunate for students and professors, making these classes a nuisance. The ‘Listening to Western Music History’ series was created to address these challenges.

THE SOLUTION

Abstract visuals created a meaning.

I aimed to express the abstract and emotional qualities of Western music. In the five-volume ‘Listening to Western Music History’ series, musical notes and shapes are grouped in a way that highlights the unique characteristics of each book through color, position, number, and shape. When you collect all five books, you will find the word “Music” in an italic serif typeface on their spines. This design symbolizes the idea that abstract sounds come together to create music.

THE MINDSET

Best-Selling Music Textbooks

These textbooks have become the most popular educational resource for music available today. I want music majors to find their passion for music enhanced through these texts.

Responsibilities: Consulting, research, concept, book title, typography, illustration, color, layout design, comprehensive design, prototype, production design, and pre-press.