Ryuichi Sakamoto: Tempo
This project embodies Ryuichi Sakamoto’s philosophy of music through experimentation and exploration in design.
Taking inspiration from the artist’s evolution in musical style, from his early experimental approach to electronic music to his later minimalist styles, the project aims to capture the essence of Sakamoto’s approach to music through visual representation.
The discography (1,300+ songs) is arranged on the edge of the newspaper and website to create a balance between positive and negative spaces, while the use of indented, left-aligned texts conveys a sense of rhythm and tempo in the reading experience.
In this way, the design elements used not only serve as a visual language but also enhance the audience’s engagement with the material, reflecting Sakamoto’s own attention to detail in creating a unique and innovative musical experience.
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Tempo is a student project for the Advanced Typography class at Pratt Institute in Spring 2023. The newspaper is curated, edited, and designed by Weiran Zhang and printed at Linco in LIC, New York. All rights to the data reserved sitesakamoto.com. Special thanks to the instructor Scott Vander Zee and the Graduate Communications Design Department at Pratt Institute.
