Hanbok: A Living Form
Book, Publication, Editorial design
Inspired by the theme of transition, I explored the evolution of Hanbok as both a cultural artifact and a living form of identity. Instead of viewing it as a static tradition, I examined how its shape, symbolism, and meaning have shifted across time. This book traces that progression from Hanbok’s early structural roots and everyday functions to its ceremonial forms, modern reinterpretations, and global influence.
Through this project, I gained a clearer understanding of how clothing carries history while continually adapting to new contexts. Studying Hanbok as a process of transition revealed design as an ongoing dialogue between past and present—between what we preserve and what we transform.
SpreadsThis book begins its journey with six carefully chosen keywords, each guiding the reader through a chapter that is distinguished by a unique background color. These colors are drawn from the traditional primary palette of historical Hanbok, creating a visual and conceptual thread that links the past with the present, and framing the evolution of Hanbok as both a cultural artifact and a living form of identity.