the brief
the visual language
The visual system utilizes a clean, modern, linear layout anchored by an earthy, culturally resonant palette. High-contrast typography pairs Spirits Soft headers with Space Mono body copy, supported by custom "Haptic Typography" that visually simulates voice recording audio waves. Symmetrical, circular graphic structures and soft gradients further echo the frequency cycles and fluid movements of Indian classical music.
book binding
The publication is bound using an exposed Coptic Ethiopian binding technique in a compact Half Letter (5.5'' x 8.5'') format. The rhythmic, exposed thread stitches along the spine visually reflect sound waves and frequency bars, while allowing the book to lie completely flat so readers can seamlessly engage with interactive foldouts and visual overlays.
move the notes around to know more about the metamagical themas and translating music visually!
taking references from the classics
tech integration
To unify sight, touch, and sound, the publication incorporates lightweight electronic sound modules, photosensitive sensors, and piezo speakers/buzzers. Readers activate low-voltage paper circuits directly within the pages, triggering auditory feedback and tactile interactions that let them experience microtonal pitch and rhythmic patterns firsthand. The project draws conceptual inspiration from Douglas Hofstadter’s Metamagical Themas, applying its principles of recursive structures, layered thinking, and play-as-discovery to demystify complex musical frameworks
experiences
Translating abstract, orally transmitted concepts into tangible, physical formats challenged me to merge traditional pedagogy with hands-on technical exploration reinforced how multisensory interaction and playful design can make complex, centuries-old art forms accessible to modern audiences.
