Overview: This college project involved designing and researching an editorial spread for Sweet, a conceptual lifestyle magazine. The feature delves into the intricate world of geishas, aiming to demystify their traditions and highlight their enduring influence on art, fashion, and culture.
Objective: To create a visually compelling and informative magazine layout that educates readers about the geisha's role in Japanese society, emphasizing their artistry, discipline, and the aesthetic ideal of iki—a concept embodying subtle elegance and refined simplicity.
My Role: I conducted in-depth research on geisha traditions, including their history, cultural significance, and modern-day practices. Drawing from this research, I developed the editorial concept, wrote the accompanying article, and designed the magazine spread, ensuring a cohesive blend of content and visuals.
Tools Used: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Design Approach: The layout employs a minimalist aesthetic, reflecting the iki philosophy. A muted color palette, traditional Japanese patterns, and elegant typography were chosen to evoke the grace and poise associated with geishas. Imagery and text were carefully balanced to guide the reader through the narrative seamlessly. graphicdesigner photo designer…Overview: This college project involved designing and researching an editorial spread for Sweet, a conceptual lifestyle magazine. The feature delves into the intricate world of geishas, aiming to demystify their traditions and highlight their enduring influence on art, fashion, and culture.
Objective: To create a visually compelling and informative magazine layout that educates readers about the geisha's role in Japanese society, emphasizing their artistry, discipline, and the aesthetic ideal of iki—a concept embodying subtle elegance and refined simplicity.
My Role: I conducted in-depth research on geisha traditions, including their history, cultural significance, and modern-day practices. Drawing from this research, I developed the editorial concept, wrote the accompanying article, and designed the magazine spread, ensuring a cohesive blend of content and visuals.
Tools Used: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Design Approach: The layout employs a minimalist aesthetic, reflecting the iki philosophy. A muted color palette, traditional Japanese patterns, and elegant typography were chosen to evoke the grace and poise associated with geishas. Imagery and text were carefully balanced to guide the reader through the narrative seamlessly. graphicdesigner photo designerWW…