From design studio Everyday Practice:

Aqua Paradiso, hosted by the Asia Culture Center, is an exhibition that imagines a positive future through life, birth, healing, regeneration, and recovery under the theme of ocean and ecology.

Everyday Practice has tried to visualize the concept of healing and recovery of water in a mythical/religious sense. We designed the key visual by borrowing the phenomenon of anthropocene and the landscape of climate crisis that it causes as a graphic motif.

The title is composed of Voyage and Neue Haas Grotesk Display. Voyage is also used in the interior, paired with GT America, Sandoll GothicNeo and Suisse Works.

We developed the brand identity for TARB, a new hair care brand. Guided by the philosophy of “True And Raw Beauty,” this project explored how to translate nature’s pure, primal beauty into a refined and deliberate language.

With both the Korean and Japanese markets in mind, we sought an aesthetic closer to attitude than visual excess. The direction began with the texture of Eastern minimalism and the quiet discipline of Zen.

We stripped away unnecessary ornamentation and built the packaging with restrained colors and generous negative space. The logo, too, takes its cues from natural forms rather than artificial expression.

To ensure beauty in its raw state is conveyed without exaggeration, we carried the brand’s core values consistently across its visual language and overall spatial experience.

The logo is custom drawn. Nordvest is the brand’s primary typeface, used for headings. On the packaging designs, it’s paired with Arno Italic. The website additionally uses ABC Diatype (English), Sandoll GothicNeo (Korean), and PingFang (Japanese).

ZER01NE (“Zero One”) is an open innovation platform belonging to Hyundai Motor Group where different perspectives converge to create questions and find answers. ZER01NE DAY 2019 took place at Hyundai Motor Service Center, Seoul. Massimo Grafia was used for the graphics, together with what appears to be Sandoll GothicNeo for Korean text.

From the designers of Everyday Practice:

ZER01NE DAY 2019 presents the results of the past year as creative minds who create questions from people, society, and life concerns, start-ups that translate questions into real-life, and find answers through quick action, and connect and share various questions and answers with people-centered social values. We have developed a borderline fluid image that reflects the theme of ZER01NE DAY 2019 called “BORDERLESS in EVERYTHING,” and have worked hard to articulate the theme of the festival in preparation for an object symbolizing the engine

The Shape of Letters in Sign Languages is an exhibition about a multilingual experiment involving Korean, English, and sign language.

Selected for the Seoul Design Foundation’s DDP Open Curating program and hosted by Gallery MUN at DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza), the exhibition presented research into sign language as a new typographic element. The exhibits are based on typography methods that use layout, color, proportion, and movement within a set system. We created the visual identity, translating manual gestures into graphic motifs.

In 2024, the Hongik University Visual Communication Design Club Festival Week: SISO presented Our Index, a group exhibition.

We were nine students participating, each categorized into a distinct “index” based on our area of interest. While our directions may seem different, we all began from the same starting point: design.The nine clubs are classified according to indexes that reflect their respective areas of interest. Although we may seem to move in different directions, we all share the same point of departure—design. Through this exhibition, we bring together these indexes of our perspectives and interests under the title Our Index. The indexes formed at this origin embody the shared identity we create together. What began as separate focuses becomes a collective identity grounded in our common origin.

The identity makes prominent use of Megazoid for its titles, supported by a trio of sans serifs that share the heavy lifting: ABC Rom Condensed, Neue Haas Grotesk, and SD Gothic Neo 1.

The visuals were designed by Juhyeon Kim and Woosung Jung.

Book design from graphic design studios HyperPension and Golden Bell Temple for Seungwon Go, the developer, writer and investor. The book has 376 pages and measures 124×188 mm. Printed on E-light 80g/m² paper. This publication consists of two components: the slipcase and the book itself. Removing the gray slipcase reveals a lemon-yellow book cover, symbolizing a “transition into a new era.”

Both parts use BN Hightide in mixed case for English titles. BN Hightide, a heavy geometric sans serif with low contrast, conveys the stoic presence of a solopreneur—an individual whose output rivals that of a corporation. This robust typeface anchors the bottom of the cover, lending a sense of balance and stability to the layout. As a secondary typeface, Neue Haas Grotesk was used—one of my go-to choices for its refined construction and reliable tone. With its pronounced contrast in stroke weight, it stands out clearly from BN Hightide on the sleeve, creating a distinct typographic hierarchy.

I also wanted a sense of humanity to surface gently and naturally through the visuals in this book. To that end, I incorporated hand-drawn illustrations from early 20th-century encyclopedias across each chapter, including the cover. These images effectively “soften” the rigid tone created by the sans serif typefaces.

For the body text, I used Sandoll Gothic Neo1, while the navigational arrows throughout the book are set in the dingbat font Arrows TFB. Dunbar Tall, used for page numbers, adds a lively rhythm to the overall layout.

The exhibition Paik Nam June - Lee Lee Nam: IN PROGRESS at Daejeon Shinsegae Gallery commemorates the late media artist Paik Nam June’s 90th birthday. Daejon-based design studio (NO-NAME)PRESS developed the graphic identity and typographic concept.

The visuals echo some of Paik Nam June’s pioneering artistic techniques, particularly the interference of the flow of electrons in color TV sets. The narrowly proportioned letters of Oldschool Grotesk Compressed are overlayed on RGB electron beams that change color while the letters flow in and out. In addition to the series of motion graphics, the exhibition also uses the typeface in signage and various pieces of ephemera. While the large-scale display typography is mainly in English, the more text-heavy Korean applications appear to use Sandoll GothicNeo.

Here Creative a multi-dimensional creative agency specialised in the fields of 3D art, film, design and visual arts. It helps brands create visually stunning experiences through art and innovative media technology. Their own logo combines Yapari and Editorial Old, mixing its roman and italic styles. The accompanying sans used in the identity is Neue Helvetica. On the website, it’s used together with Sandoll GothicNeo for Korean text.

Since its inception in 1981, South Korean sportswear brand PRO-SPECS has supported professional sports and athletes, and based on the data and expertise accumulated over the years, the brand has consistently launched products that focus on performance and functionality. The PRO-SPECS brand book, OUR RACE IS NOT OVER, is designed to provide the momentum necessary for the brand’s future direction. This book serves as both a tool to solidify the brand’s trajectory and a declaration of the new records to be created in the years to come.

This collection consists of two books: a text book that encapsulates the story and heritage of the brand, and an image book that archives key visuals. Together, they capture the past, present, and future of PRO-SPECS.

Brand book set

IMAGE BOOK

TEXT BOOK

Everyday Practice designed the Sustainability Management Report 2023 for LG Chem:

The cover, which has a number bar indicating numbers from 100 to ZERO and a title, has an interaction where green rises behind the cutting area through the action of pulling out the protruding insert on the side. Eco-friendly paper was used in line with the theme of the book, which talks about the environment , and chapters were distinguished by utilizing the format and special colors.

Alias AnoStencil is used for cover type. Additional typefaces include Pretendard and Sandoll GothicNeo for Korean and ABC Diatype Mono and Neue Haas Grotesk Text for English text. The full report is available for download from LG Chem.

Rauschen B in use for the third mini album by South Korean singer and songwriter Chen (첸), titled Last Scene (사라지고 있어). It includes a CD, a booklet, photocards, and a poster and was released by SM Entertainment. The typefaces used for Korean text are unidentified [edit: there’s Sanuwha and Sandoll GothicNeo, see comments].

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“Think Love” is the title of the 14th edition of the monthly music listening sessions organized by Puing Records, Seoul, South Korea, where we listen to songs selected based on a main theme, share related stories, and our thoughts. In this event, I was responsible for designing motion graphics, print-out posters and leaflets for the theme.

Playlist
Intro
“The Dog’s Point of View” – Chiyoonhae

Side A
1. “Dandelion Seed” – Chiyoonhae
2. “Café Speed” – JORDANN
3. “The Girl Is Mine” – Michael Jackson with Paul McCartney
4. “B-A-B-Y” – Carla Thoma

Side B
5. “Within” – Daft Punk
6. “I Am the Walrus” – The Beatles
7. “Debra” – Beck
8. “Ballrooms of Mars” – T. Rex
9. “Up” – Sing Street
10. “Sweet Is the Night” – Electric Light Orchestra
11. “Motorcycle” – The Light and The Salt
12. “Heroes” – David Bowie
plus Bonus Track

The exhibition Outlet by Ahyeon Ryu is a discourse on consumerism and the art market. It was presented at 뮤지엄헤드 Museumhead in Seoul until January 2024.

Millionaire Paradise, chosen and set by designer Shinwon Kim for the title of the exhibition, perfectly complements the visual ambiance of the exhibition: it combines cold, mechanical geometric forms with the warmth of curves inspired by calligraphy, representing the human touch.

Millionaire Paradise is paired with the Millionaire family (Script, Italic, and Roman) for texts. It was also designed to be harmoniously combined with Atlantique Paradise, a Roman of the same weight derived from Atlantique Miami family, equally available in the Altiplano catalog.

The sans used for the Korean text appears to be Sandoll GothicNeo.

“The Alan Parsons Project” is the title of the 12th edition of the monthly music listening sessions organized by Puing Records, Seoul, South Korea, where we listen to songs selected based on a main theme, share related stories, and our thoughts. In this event, I was responsible for designing motion graphics, print out posters and leaflets for the theme.

“New Wave” is the title of the eleventh edition of the monthly music listening sessions organized by Puing Records, Seoul, South Korea, where we listen to songs selected based on a main theme, share related stories, and our thoughts. In this event, I was responsible for designing motion graphics, print out posters and leaflets for the theme. The fonts in use are OS Same by Orange Slice Type and Sandoll GothicNeo3 by Sandoll.

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Poster for the vampire-themed song “Bite Me”

Enhypen’s new identity for their EP Dark Blood showcases the Romie typeface, reflecting a blend of style and modern typography.

Enhypen, a renowned K-pop group, brings a distinct aesthetic to this release. The fonts used are Romie Regular and Italic, including some customization. Romie is designed by Margot Lévêque and published by Margot Lévêque Studio.

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Full version of Dark Blood, containing CD, photo book, photo card (random 1 of 7), message photo card (random 1 of 7), sticker, post card (random 1 of 7), bookmark and poster with lyrics

The titles of the six songs on the mini album are presented in a mix of Romie Regular and Italic, with customized swashes and terminals.

Track list presented in the form of book spines. Credits are added in a Helvetica, possibly Neue Haas Grotesk, and Sandoll GothicNeo.

Announcement of the Enhypen world tour Fate in Japan. The secondary fonts include DIN 1451 and an unidentified serif.

Dates for the Enhypen world tour Fate

Tour shirt

Coco mericine is a premium wellness / fat care pet brand that helps your pet animals stay healthy. Hour Minute Seconds developed the brand identity and package design.

GT America is the main typeface for all information. The logo is custom drawn, and Korean text uses the typeface Sandoll Clair Sans and Sandoll GothicNeo Condensed.

Georg Baselitz. Hotel garni 게오르그 바젤리츠《가르니 호텔》is the catalog accompanying Georg Baselitz’s exhibition of the same title at Thaddeus Ropac Seoul. It has a simple, minimal design with titles in English (using the Latin alphabet) and Korean (using Hangeul). The font used for the Korean appears to be Sandoll GothicNeo1 Medium. The font used for English text is yet unidentified – it’s similar to Helvetica and also Sangam MN Latin, but neither is a perfect match.

The book includes drawings and paintings made by the artist in preparation for his new canvases. At the exhibition Baselitz presented a recognizable series of paintings in which his touch can be felt, and which he devoted himself to the motif of his wife Elke.

From the gallery:

Thaddaeus Ropac Seoul opens with an exhibition of twelve paintings and twelve drawings by Georg Baselitz, which were created specifically with the opening of the new gallery space in mind. The artist’s historic connection with the city dates back to his first institutional solo exhibition in Korea at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in 2007. One of the most important artists of our time, Baselitz shaped a new identity for German art in the second half of the 20th century and has had a profound influence on international art since 1960. The exhibition will coincide with the opening of the artist’s largest retrospective to date, at the Centre Pompidou, Paris.

The catalog was edited by Patricia Schmidlechner, Kyu Jin Hwang, and Arne Ehmann and includes a text by Kim Namin.

Grand Slang (Nikolas Type), Archia (Atipo) and the Korean typeface Sandoll 고딕Neo1유니코드 (Sandoll) in use for the Blue-ray box set of Céline Sciamma’s Trilogie. The coming-of-age trilogy by the French director consists of Naissance des pieuvres (Water Lilies, 2007), Tomboy (2011), and Bande de filles (Girlhood, 2014).

Designed by Studio Gomin in Seoul, the trilogy collection comes with a high-quality outer box and digipak case, an 80-pages mini book, as well as beautifully embossed postcard sets that remind of Polaroids, displaying six stills per film.

In collaboration with Nikolas Type, Studio Gomin made a transformation of Grand Slang to express the symbol of growth and anxiety, to emotionally match this special collection.

The box set was published by Plain Archive.

Céline Sciamma coming of age trilogy set in the Korean Design Annual.

Luke Bird designed the postcard cover for Aneesa Abbas Higgins’s English translation of Elisa Shua Dusapin’s novel Winter in Sokcho, with a surprising vertically-rotated format. Sokcho is a South Korean coastal city accented with pink architecture and gaudy neon lights, as the vibrant outlined setting of Cortado recalls. “Sokcho” is emphatically set in Barlow with an outline and drop shadow added. The Korean word “novel” is set in Sandoll GothicNeo with a shadow falling in the opposing direction. Monotype Grotesque is used for the blurb. The book was published by Open Letter.