“lead the way” - activity book with CSO
Objective: Inspire a love for music in young hearts with the 'Lead the Way!' activity book designed for Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's Young People's Concert. Tailored for students in Grades K-6, this vibrant booklet is a celebration of fun-filled learning.
In a symphony of color, the geometric magic unfolds, translating the big idea that conductors shape music with their hands as they conduct. The intentional imperfections and textured colors lend a delightful handmade feel to the design, encouraging an interactive and immersive experience.
→ concept sketching
→ illustration, pattern, & character design
→ handlettering
→ page, typography, typesetting + book layout
→ print design
round 1 inspiration
round 1 sketching
round 2 inspiration, pivot
Client: “We love your mural work Nicole, think of this as almost a postcard mural; kids should want to frame the cover and put it on their wall. Bold geometry and colors. [Fun characters.]”
round 2 sketching
handlettering & conducting shape characters
final branding, color palette + pattern - front & back cover
final book
