Gyeongji Nam
My journey began in a small room in Seoul, South Korea, where I lived alone in my 20s. I documented life in that cramped space, and that story turned into my first book, What Do You Do in a Small Room? Instead of waiting for a publisher, I created my own. I learned cover design, typesetting, printing, marketing, and e-book adaptation, diving into every aspect of the publishing process.
That experience shaped my career as a designer. I’ve designed over 100 books and also worked on graphic design and branding, helping businesses tell their stories through visual identity.
Now, I’m in Canada studying graphic design, merging the aesthetics of two cultures. I bring a deep understanding of publishing, branding, and design, both as a designer and storyteller.
Work Experience
Freelance book designer
2019 - Present
- Designed 100+ book covers and interiors across various genres.
- Ensured brand consistency while adapting to diverse storytelling styles.
- Researched and applied publishing trends to keep designs market relevant.
Founder & Book Designer
Seoul. Korea 2021–2022
O–MORI Publishing house.
Consulted on and designed book covers and page layouts Negotiated contracts with various bookstores. Sold 500 copies of the first printing of my book in both large and local bookstores, followed by 1,000 copies in the second printing with a revised cover design. Created e-books using Sigil and collaborated with an e-book platform company to redesign pages for mobile environments.
Product manager
Seoul. Korea 2017–2020
KMONG(freelancer market platform)
Helped sellers grow their businesses in the marketplace. Performed market research and analyzed trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and the effects of competitors have on sales. Established monthly target sales to achieve KPI. Promoted customer–specific planning through sales analysis by type, such as new purchases, repurchases, and large purchases.
Education
Humber college
Toronto. Canada 2024–Present
Advertising and Graphic design
Diploma
kyung hee university
Seoul. Korea 2014–2018.
Journalism and Communication
Bachelor’s degree