London Design Silver

2025

Zihun Shanghai Symphony Score Typeface

Entrant Company

Shanghai Zihun Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Category

Communication Design - Printed Publications

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Zihun Shanghai Symphony Score Typeface is an artistic font that masterfully integrates musical elements with typographic design, translating auditory rhythm into visual language through its innovative construction. Inspired by orchestral scores, this typeface combines the gentle curves of staff lines, the elegant lines of violin strings, and the sleek shapes of musical notes into its design, bringing dynamic rhythm to the otherwise static text. This design breaks the boundaries between traditional typefaces and music. It preserves the elegance and gravitas of classical symphonies while softening formality with its rounded, cute strokes and lively details. The result is a truly unique synaesthetic experience—one where audience can almost hear the melody just by looking at the typeface.

As an innovative “visual melody,” this typeface stands out with its creative stroke structures and decorative details. Its linear strokes mimic violin strings, while the dots are reimagined as musical notes, achieving perfect harmony between musical symbols and typeface forms. This approach pushes the typeface industry toward a new frontier of “multi-sensory engagement,” providing a fresh option that is both functional and aesthetically appealing for brand upgrading, art communication, and creative cultural projects.

The typeface primarily caters to young designers, art enthusiasts, and corporate users in diverse sectors such as pet care and baby products. It is ideally suited for applications ranging from theater posters and music promotions to cultural merchandise and pet product packaging. Through the design approach of “music made visible,” Zihun Shanghai Symphony Score Typeface naturally evokes a sense of dynamism. The rhythmic interplay of strokes, accented with musical motifs, not only reflects symphonic artistry but also brings joyful visual storytelling to life. For brands, this goes beyond mere visual appeal—it offers a unique opportunity to stand out, spark emotional connections, and achieve deeper resonance with audiences through compelling visual communication.

Credits

Shanghai Zihun Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Bin Zhu
Shanghai Zihun Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Yan Xun
Shanghai Zihun Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Jie Zhou
Shanghai Zihun Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Shike Wen
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