Jeehoon Kim

Classical oboist, modern showcase.

Jeehoon Kim (yes, my brother) is an upcoming professional classical oboist. He has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

Context & To-Do

My brother needed a portfolio to showcase his solo and orchestral performances. This was a new and unique challenge: designing a classical music aesthetic from scratch.

Creating the website flow

The website features a simple, one-scroll structure with smooth section transitions, requiring no complex backend development beyond an email API.

Website Flow Image

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Low-fidelity prototype

I then translated the site map into a lo-fi prototype, helping me visualize the layout and plan media placement for images and videos.

Low-fidelity Prototype Image

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Making the website "classy"

This was probably the hardest part of the project. I wanted to make sure the website felt elegant and clean, reflecting the classical music theme.

Visual Identity 1
Visual Identity 2

Home section

The home page features Jeehoon playing the oboe with a simple two-word description.

Home Section 1
Home Section 2

About section

The about section provides a brief overview of Jeehoon's background and musical journey.

About Section 1
About Section 2

Media section

The media section showcases Jeehoon's solo and orchestral performances in an interactive format.

Media Section 1
Media Section 2

Contact section

The contact section provides a form for users to get in touch with Jeehoon (soon to have an image).

Contact Section 1
Contact Section 2

Design to development

I translated my Figma designs into code using Gemini as my primary coding agent, vibe-coding the transitions that tie the pages together.

What I learned

Capturing that feeling you get from classical music and trying to translate it into a digital experience is pretty difficult. With most of my experience coming from more techhy products, this project challenged me to think outside of my comfort zone. I learned:

  • How to better use typography and visual pacing to evoke emotion
  • Designing for musicians prioritizes the mood and storytelling over metrics
  • Balance is super important when creating an interface that requires both elegance and usability