Tribute to Josefin Sans

As part of a work sample for a digital design program I applied to, I was asked to choose my favorite typeface, write a brief homage, and incorporate it into a design. I chose the typeface Josefin Sans and created designs that I felt matched its aesthetic, all inspired by music I love!

The first design is my own take on Mitski's song Nobody, which played on repeat in my headphones in the fall of 2022. The chorus repeats the word "Nobody," much like the design. The illustration also lacks defined facial features, another reference to the "Nobody" she mentions over and over again.

The other two are in similar styles but with different content. The first of these is inspired by the song Madness by Muse, my favorite band for many years! Madness was the first Muse song I really connected with, and I felt the lyrics paired perfectly with the modern yet clean design of Josefin Sans. The second is from the song Till slutet av Augusti. It’s an incredibly beautiful and emotional song by Moonica Mac, an amazing Swedish artist.