Continuo, Miriam Hurley

Continuo is a typographic exploration responding to the ISTD brief "The Line," focusing on the evolution of music notation. The publication embarks on a journey, tracing the trajectory of lines in musical expression. Traversing a visual timeline, it explores the transition from early neumatic strokes to the standardised symbols of traditional Western notation, and onward to the expressive freedom of graphic notation. The aim of this project was to trace the historical development of Western music notation and to explore alternative notation systems, highlighting their evolution, significance, and impact on musical practice. By examining notation's progression from its origins to contemporary forms, Continuo sheds light on music's evolving language and the intricate relationship between notation and musical expression. 

Miriam Hurley is a Dublin-based designer with a keen interest in typographic and publication design. She studied at TU Dublin, graduating in 2024 with a first-class honours in Visual Communication. Miriam’s work encompasses a wide range of topics, from addressing social issues like climate change to exploring arts, entertainment, and music, all driven by her deep passion for visual storytelling. Her portfolio spans various creative mediums, such as animation and illustration, with a strong emphasis on image-making and typography. 

Self Published
Softcover, handmade, fold out Leporello
60 pages
176 × 250 mm