Kristie Phan

BA Graphic Design with a Minor in Web Design

DESIGNER STATEMENT: This project was created for the purpose of wanting to create something meaningful where I created a lyrics illustration book based on my classmate's current and favorite music. As a graphic design student, I wanted to demonstrate and learn how to design a book that is type consistent with digital and traditional artwork that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. With my ability to create hand-drawn artworks that contain rough sketches, line art, paintings, and digital illustration, I was able to combine my creative interest in art and design through my book, The Art of Music.

When deciding on the main subject for the book, I found that music is one of the most important outlets for people to indulge and connect with other people around the world when sharing their taste in music. Music has always been there for us and is a big part of our lives whether it helps brighten our mood, destress, or help pass time. It is a universal language that brings people together and expresses our innermost feelings in words, especially for the songwriters that wrote them. With that in mind, I hope this book gives you some enjoyment in looking at my artwork and see what type of music some of the students in senior design project class are listening to! You might even find a song or lyrics that appeals to you as well.