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 a history degree: this academic background informs his approach, which is built around research, immersion, and a collaborative, client-focused process. His work is concept-led with an emphasis on typography.

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