Gyeongji Nam
The first book I ever designed was mine.
I was living alone in a tiny apartment in Seoul. The kind of place that makes you either write or lose your mind.
I wrote. Then I published. And since no one else was going to do it for me, I became the publisher too. I taught myself everything—cover design, layout, printing, marketing, digital formats. One by one. That one cramped space became the start of something bigger.
Since then, I’ve designed over 100 books, built visual identities for others, and turned ideas into things people can hold.
These days I’m in Toronto, studying graphic design and blending cultures, stories, and styles.
I still believe that small spaces can hold big ideas... And still live in a small room, again.
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