Ghost Harmonic: Codex (2015)

Project developed while employed at Barnbrook

The packaging for John Foxx's experimental ambient music project, Ghost Harmonic, took the form of a book, echoing the title ‘Codex’. The graphics are inspired by Ernst Chladni’s experiments in visualising sound, where after placing sand on a metal plate, he vibrated the plate at different pitches and drew the resulting patterns. This was translated into custom typography and a sequence of illustrations, which increased in complexity in reaction to the tracklisting.

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About

Purdy is the creative practice of designer Seán Purdy, working with a network of collaborators across a range of disciplines including , , , and . Seán has over a decade of experience, including 11 years at Barnbrook, where he became Senior Designer.

Seán is an autodidact with an academic background, having studied an undergraduate degree in History before discovering design. The degree influences his work, which is research-led and involves deep immersion in the specific story of each project. His process emphasises collaboration and a conceptual approach.

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