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" Ancora imparo
I am still learning. "
—Michelangelo, at 87




Vibes Festive, bold, upbeat, cheerful, defiant, passionate, humane, 
and documentary
Vibes Festive, bold, upbeat, cheerful, defiant, passionate, humane, and documentary


Of the Purple   By the  Purple   For the Purple

155x210 mm, 143 pages, thread sewing; dummy book printed on glossy paper—Koala Photo Paper, 120 gsm; authored by Taehoon Um in English
 delves into the nuanced beauty of otherness within Pride Toronto’s exuberant festival, capturing the vibrant convergence of marginalized voices in a shared celebration of identity. By embracing the in-between hue of purple—formed by merging red and blue—it challenges rigid binaries, revealing the shared humanity that emerges when differences are fully embraced.







Covers and Spine
Front and back covers convey the central theme while interacting across the spine, forming a continuous visual flow.






Prologue Image and Text
Black, white, and rainbow umbrellas create a symbolic, contemplative mood, while the text orients readers to the book’s theme, imbuing Purple with deeper meaning.




Easter Egg
The headband’s color quietly echoes the book’s overarching theme—a small, easily missed design choice that rewards the attentive reader with a unifying thread.
Easter Egg  The headband’s color quietly echoes the book’s overarching theme
—a small, easily missed design choice that rewards the attentive reader with a unifying thread.





Paper
Glossy stock amplifies color and imparts a celebratory feel, echoing the festival’s energy. This tactile sheen merges physical sensation with vibrant imagery.