Sejong Center Rebranding 視覺形象設計 by Won Rak

Sejong Center Rebranding 視覺形象設計 by Won Rak is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 平面設計 Competition Category.

銀平面· 2023

Sejong Center Rebranding 視覺形象設計

by Won Rak

Client: Sejong Center

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 平面 Category

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The Design

About Sejong Center Rebranding 視覺形象設計

世宗中心品牌重塑係為世宗表演藝術中心而做嘅視覺形象設計，呢間公共機構於1978年喺首爾開幕。呢個形象設計擺脫咗韓國公共機構慣常嘅標誌風格。韓文書寫系統「諺文」本身就係符號，字形仲結合咗由建築物六條支柱演化而成嘅音樂符號。訂製字體、舞台工作人員服裝同印刷書籍將形象延伸到標誌以外。呢個設計將新舊形式融合喺同一個系統之中。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Sejong Center Rebranding 視覺形象設計是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Sejong Center Rebranding 視覺形象設計將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Sejong Center Rebranding 視覺形象設計是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is an old public institution that opened in Seoul in 1978. What is special about this identity design is that it tried to break away from the existing logo design of Korean public institutions.
These attempts are a new combination of old and recent, and Hangul itself serves as a symbol. In particular, the use of Hangul as a logo is a boldness that is rarely seen in Korea, and it is appealing to the younger generation as a new retro.
Tags: K-design, Sejong center, Rebranding, identity design, ShinShin, Type tailor, Hangul, Theatre Design, Korea logotype, Typography
Production Technology: The existing branding methodology for public institutions is divided into two in South Korea. First, a combination of symbols and readable but accessible words. Second, it is a way to use English only. Both were avoided and experimented with constantly to utilize the system and structure of Hangul. A very efficient branding template was created by expanding the form of consonants completed by combining Korean typography, and the guide's rules are apparent.
Design Challenge: At least in Korea, it is no exaggeration to say that the market for public institutions throughout the design industry, such as graphics and branding design, is the tomb of designers. In particular, designing logos using Hangul does not give a sophisticated impression to the Korean public. However, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts set a precedent for achieving sufficient artistic and exemplary results through improvement of business procedures and dedication of the person in charge.
Research: Beyond simple logo redesign, various branding works have been carried out. First, customized typefaces were produced for future use, and costumes that overcame the difficulties of stage officials were also produced. In addition, a fairy tale book containing the stories of workers working silently behind the theater was created to organize contents other than the performance. It is meaningful to try various design forms with various senses of the image of this public institution.
Inspiration: Sejong Center combines Sejong, Culture, and Center in Korean. Sejong means sky, culture means people, and brown means land. This was applied to the design based on the philosophical logic of King Sejong, which was used to create Hangul. This is because it already used the name Sejong to honor King Sejong. In addition, it was combined with music scores around six pillars of the building to become a logo that can be played for a short time.
Project Duration: The project started in March 2021 and finished in August 2021, and was released in February 2022 at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, South Korea.
Operation Flow: This design is not only a good example of the branding of Korean public institutions, but also enough to promote the uniqueness of Korean concert halls to the world.
Unlike private companies, existing public institutions must be passive in branding because they must be easily accessible to the general public. However, if a new branding design is presented to the public first as an institution that provides culture and arts, it can be expected to improve the cultural level of society as a whole.
Team Members: Identity Design: ShinShin (Haeok Shin, Donghyeok Shin)
Typeface Design: Type Tailor (Heejae Yang, Sooyoung Jang)
Motion Graphic: Junguk Byun
Book Design: ShinShin (Haeok Shin, Donghyeok Shin)
Book Illustration: Etoffe (Nayoung Lee)
Book Playwright: Jeongeun Hwang
Fashion Design: Halominium (Yumi Lee)
Photography: Studio Dosi (Shinyoung Park, Kyuho Shim)
Fashion Film: Studio Dosi (Shinyoung Park, Kyuho Shim)
Project Executive Team Leader: Kyunga Moon, Seokkyung Kim
Art Director: Rak Won
Brand Manager: Yujin Bae, Jaeeun Kwon, Byunghun Choi
Fashion PM: Hyejin Jee
Publication PM: Youngji Kang
Web PM: Youngji Kang, Hyejung Lee
Identity Application Design: Gyeongsu Kim, Yongjin Kim
MD Design: Gyeongsu Kim, Yongjin Kim
Branding Story Documentary Film: Jeonga Yoo, Jeonghun Kim, Seowoo Kim