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The Moment 2020 Calendar

Xiutao FU 2020 Calendar Graphic Sunday, 5 July 2026

The Moment

The Moment Calendar was inspired by the ancient wisdom of Chinese Solar Terms and Ecclesiastes in Bible, which aim to express the reflection of impetuous society and remind people to know the season and to enjoy the moment. Therefore, there is a new design expression to present the past, now and future. Month is printed in the center of the page while date is shown on a gradient arc. Dates and arcs rotate clockwise around the center and fade away due to the translucent paper, which poetically draws a picture: the eternity of time is a series of the present moments. So, let’s enjoy The Moment.

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The Birth of a Book Scientific Publication

Urszula Gireń Scientific Publication Print Saturday, 4 July 2026

The Birth of a Book

The Birth of a Book is a printed publication about book design in 16th century Poland. The book presents old prints at real size, so readers can see the original formats. The dust jacket shows the imposition method used for the old octavo format. A ribbon bookmark marks the heights of folio, quarto and octavo books. Woodcuts on the title pages are printed in color inversion, recalling matrices covered with black ink. The format is 256 by 320 millimeters, with 560 pages and about 1200 illustrations. The aim is to explain Renaissance printing methods to a wide readership.

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I Really Like Math Interactive Textbook

VISANG Interactive Textbook Graphic Friday, 3 July 2026

I Really Like Math

I Really Like Math is an interactive mathematics textbook for school students. The textbook presents mathematical concepts through infographics to support clear reading and focus. Students can insert film or attach magnets to the pages and learn principles through direct handling. The cover is designed to be operated by students. The binding allows learning materials to be reconfigured for different curricula and additional materials to be stored. The page layout follows user experience research, with the line of sight, colors and images applied in a systematic way.

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ZhuZi Art Book

ALICE XI ZONG Book Print Thursday, 2 July 2026

ZhuZi Art

A series of book editions for the collected works of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting is published by Nanjing Zhuzi Art Museum. With its long history and elegant technique, the traditional Chinese paintings and calligraphy are treasured for their highly artistic and practical appeal. When designing the collection, abstract shapes, colors, and lines were used to create a consistent sensuality and highlight the blank space in the sketch. The effortless coincides with artists in traditional painting and calligraphy styles.

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Grand Egyptian Museum Corporate Identity

Rana Hossam Gaber Corporate Identity Graphic Wednesday, 1 July 2026

Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum is a corporate identity for a museum of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The logo is built from five hieroglyphs that read Egypt, combined into a geometric and simple form. The elongated rectangular shape is inspired by the cartouche, a frame that indicates a royal name. Black is the primary color, because the banks of the Nile were called the Black Land. The secondary colors are inspired by ancient Egyptian jewelry. Roboto is the main typeface, as its angles and curves match those of the logotype. An experimental signage system was developed.

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Villa Sorra Branding

Amr Ibrahim Mousa Branding Graphic Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Villa Sorra

Villa Sorra is situated in the heart of the countryside of Emilia. It is surrounded by trails of fog wounding their way through the morning light and the checkerboard created by peasants' hard work. It is a pleasant and almost enchanted place. It is a gem that tells a story made by peculiar legends, protected animals, and grapes that become world-renowned Made in Italy's excellences: the Tortellini, the Balsamic Vinegar, and the Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

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