Overview
This project is a commemorative CD booklet created as a tribute to Sidhu Moosewala and his lasting impact on Punjabi music and culture. Designed in an editorial style, the booklet combines strong typography, symbolic imagery, and structured layouts to tell a visual story of his life, message, and legacy.
Each section of the booklet highlights a different aspect of his influence — from his roots in Moosa, Punjab, to the cultural significance of his lyrics and the song “295.” The project aims to honor his voice while presenting a powerful and visually engaging narrative.
Skill and tools
InDesign
Editorial layout creation, grid systems, and print formatting.
Photoshop
Image enhancement, color grading, and composite adjustments.
Typography
Hierarchy development, font pairing, and readability control.
Editorial Design
Visual storytelling through structured layout and imagery.
Goals
Strong Editorial Layout
Create a structured and powerful print layout using hierarchy and balance.
Emotional Tone
Design a booklet that feels respectful, dramatic, and meaningful.
Visual Storytelling
Communicate cultural impact through layout and imagery.
Typography Hierarchy
Practice structured heading, subheading, and body text relationships.
Process
I began by researching Sidhu Moosewala’s life and legacy to define the themes and message of the booklet. After outlining the content, I created a basic layout structure and selected a dark, dramatic color palette to reflect the tone of the tribute.
Using InDesign, I built each spread with attention to grid alignment and spacing consistency. Photoshop was used to enhance imagery and ensure visual cohesion. Throughout the process, I refined typography, contrast, and composition to strengthen the overall narrative flow.
Final Project
Reflection
This project strengthened my understanding of editorial design and narrative structure. Planning content before designing helped me maintain clarity and direction throughout the process.
I learned how small details — such as typography weight, spacing, and image treatment — significantly impact emotional storytelling. Overall, this project reflects my growth in layout design and intentional visual communication.