Korea Policy Series
Publication Design · Editorial Systems · Production Design
Project Snapshot
Org: Korea Economic Institute, client. Gimga Design Group, in house and agency environment
Deliverables: Series logo, scalable cover templates, multi issue layout production, article infographics, tables and figure styling
Outputs: Print ready PDFs, digital distribution PDFs, packaged handoffs
Tools: InDesign · Illustrator · Photoshop
Workflow: Version control · Naming conventions · Linked asset management · Print QA · Distribution coordination
While at Gimga Design Group, I helped build the Korea Policy series for KEI by developing the series logo and a cover template system designed to scale across multiple issues and volumes. Each issue ran roughly 150–200 pages including the cover, so the system needed to stay consistent and production-ready while still feeling fresh as KEI rotated in new imagery for each release. Beyond the cover framework, I produced interior layouts and created article-level infographics and tables, which varied widely by author and topic. I also managed the international mailing list for each issue, compiling quantities by address for 500+ recipients and resolving discrepancies. We also began a template for a digital version, but the rollout paused during the government shutdown before it could be completed.
Role
Senior Graphic Designer, Gimga Design Group. Developed the series identity and cover system, produced interior layouts across issues, created article-level infographics and tables, managed print-ready delivery, and coordinated issue distribution logistics.
Focus
Series identity and cover system built for multiple issues and volumes
150–200 page publication production with consistent editorial standards across issues
Cover consistency with rotating KEI-provided imagery
Article-level infographics and table builds, scaling from none to multiple visuals per article
International distribution coordination, including a 500+ address mailing list and quantity reconciliation
Digital edition template development that paused during the government shutdown
Strategy & Concept
The goal was to make the series feel consistent and recognizable from issue to issue without locking KEI into a rigid design that could not flex with changing content. The solution was a system approach: a repeatable cover framework, stable typography and layout rules, and a consistent method for integrating figures, tables, and infographics so each issue stays cohesive even when articles vary widely.
System Breakdown
Series identity and cover system
Developed the Korea Policy series logo and a cover template structure built for multi issue publishing
Maintained a consistent visual framework while allowing fresh KEI-provided imagery to rotate by issue
Editorial layout and hierarchy
Standardized typographic hierarchy for headings, subheads, body copy, captions, and footnotes to support dense research writing
Applied consistent spacing and pacing rules to keep long sections readable across a 150–200 page issue
Infographics, tables, and figures
Created and styled infographics per article based on content needs, from simple callouts to multiple visuals in a single piece
Built consistent table treatments and figure caption rules that remain consistent across authors and topics
Production and distribution workflow
Managed production files with organized links, naming conventions, and print-ready export prep
Coordinated mailing list logistics for each release, including quantity compilation by address and discrepancy resolution for 500+ recipients
Developed an initial digital edition template framework, with production paused during the government shutdown prior to completion
Outcome & Reflection
The series launched with a consistent identity and cover system, supported by reliable interior production and repeatable visual standards for long-form policy content. It also strengthened the production workflow behind the scenes, from infographic throughput to distribution coordination.
A strong series system holds up when the content changes and the deadlines do not.
