The Governors Ball — Katherine Kim

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Katherine Kim is a graphic designer based in NYC.

Currently in Associate.

The Governors Ball
Brand Identity, Typography, Spatial
2026

Instructor: Brankica Harvey

This project reimagines the visual identity of The Governors Ball through a system inspired by musical annotation and cymatic geometry. By translating sound into form, the design explores how rhythm, frequency, and movement can exist as visual structures. Symbols are constructed from musical elements that shift, overlap, and evolve, reflecting the dynamic nature of live music and collective experience.

The identity extends into motion and space, where forms behave fluidly and return to equilibrium, echoing the cyclical patterns of sound. Through this approach, the system captures the contrast between control and chaos, stillness and energy, creating a visual language that feels both structured and alive.

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