Kate Lee

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한글 Hangul

Editorial Design
Poster/Ad CampaignHangul explores the beauty of design found within language itself. My focus was not only on how the Korean alphabet functions but also on how it was intentionally shaped around the human body—our mouths, breath, and voice. I approached this book as both a designer and a storyteller, using typography, layout, and imagery to highlight the balance of logic and humanity in Hangul’s creation.

This book is a study of clarity and accessibility, values deeply embedded in the alphabet. By breaking down its structure, consonants, vowels, strokes, and syllables, I wanted to show how design can exist beyond objects and visuals. Language, too, is design. My goal was to reveal Hangul as more than letters on a page, but as a system built to connect people through sound, understanding, and culture.


Cover

The cover design reflects Hangul’s balance of structure and expression. I layered bold Western typography over red Hangul characters to visually connect two writing systems, highlighting language as a designed form.

Interior

The interior is organized into clear chapters that break down Hangul’s structure, from its history to consonants, vowels, and syllable formation. Each section uses large letterforms, simple diagrams, and a limited red, black, and white palette to highlight how the alphabet is shaped by the human voice. Generous white space and consistent layouts keep the content clear and approachable. Overall, the book functions as both an educational guide and a visual study, reinforcing Hangul as a thoughtfully designed system.
Poster SeriesThis poster series translates Hangul into bold, graphic compositions that highlight the alphabet’s structure and human-centered design. Each poster focuses on a single character, breaking it down into simple shapes and strokes inspired by mouth positions and sound. Using high-contrast colors, minimal typography, and expressive imagery, the series brings Hangul into a contemporary urban setting, turning language into visual form and showing how letters can serve both communication and design.

Large Format

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