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This series of illustrations was drawn by a Japanese illustrator, Toshinori Mori, for a calendar. Cats traveling are drawn with gentle colors and simple touches against the background of the four seasons of Japan. Illustrations are drawn in Adobe Illustrator. Although it is a digital illustration, it is designed to give a natural feel by adding fine irregularities to the contours and adding a texture like paper scraps on the surface.
Typotect is a brand identity designed for a modern art museum dedicated to the work of Piet Zwart, a pioneer of modernism. The name combines the words typography and architect, reflecting the two fields in which Piet Zwart worked. The identity reinterprets three features found in his designs: three primary colors, thin linear elements and flat shapes arranged within open space. A thin red line appears at the top of each application, while blue and yellow fill the flat shapes. The identity is print based and is applied to posters, name cards, tickets and wall stickers.
"Two of Hearts" is a vector illustration specially created for the collaborative project called "Luck of the Draw" which regrouped artists from around the world to create a unique deck of playing cards. The illustration concept is inspired by the fox from "The Little Prince" fable written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is a hint to the lesson that the fox teaches about relationships.
In Particular, when the evening came, every house sounds the classic music of Yang Lihue Opera. The Yang Lihua Opera became the common vision of the family. People have real feelings and enjoy visual and hearing impact shock in order to enjoyment level. With an impressive plot and the spirits of traditional Yang Lihua Opera, perfect performance, dazzling costume and great characters to the parents and children become (mysterious and) fairy tale world filled with the traditional opera. The Yang Lihua opera was classic, and with a contemporary edge.
HEMA Alliance is a corporate identity created for an association that supports practitioners of Historical European Martial Arts. The identity includes 160 variations of the symbol, formed by 40 sword designs shown in four visual arrangements. Each sword follows the proportions of a real historical model. The letters, the spacing and the symbol diagram are based on the Golden Ratio, which keeps every variation consistent. Each practitioner can select the variation that matches a preferred training style and weapon.
Gan Song is a brand visual identity created for a specialty brand from the Mayang area of China. The design is inspired by the local landscape and Miao culture. Fine lines of varied thickness form the shape of the mountains and of the Jinjiang River. A smiling girl in Miao dress represents harvest and hope. The identity is applied to brochures, cards, envelopes, packaging and outdoor advertising, with foil printing, embossing, laser cutting and gilding. All patterns are vectorized, so the identity can be printed at any size.
Seotun Saram is a corporate identity for a service that connects people seeking help with professional counselors. The name refers to someone who is not yet skilled, and the slogan states that everyone starts clumsily. A fairy tale describes the counseling process for people who are unfamiliar with counseling. The story has two characters: Seotun, a wandering counselee, and Gobukki, a slow but reliable counselor. Warm paper texture, lyrical navy blue of the night sky and hand-drawn icons form the visual system. The intent is to present counseling as friendly, warm and safe.
Aesthetics and Chinese is a series of posters based on the design of Chinese characters. The structure of each character is built from its radical strokes, which are presented in rotating and gradual arrangements. The series turns written text into visual symbols and uses font design as a contemporary form of expression. Posters, invitation cards and a book were printed to highlight the character forms. The posters measure 70 by 100 centimetres. The work presents Chinese language and characters as a lasting cultural asset of Oriental culture.
Digital Design Days is a brand identity created for an international digital design event. The logo is a responsive sign that adapts to the size of use by changing the frequency of the single elements that form it. The letter D is built from these elements and suggests light, energy and movement. A palette of nine colors marks the different editions and countries, while a line version supports black and white use. The identity works in digital media and in print, at small and at large sizes.
Yic Barbecue Market is a visual identity created for a barbecue restaurant. The identity is built around the sound of grilling, expressed as Zila, which shapes the brand slogan and the wider copywriting system. A small carnivorous character named Zila beast serves as the brand mascot, with a cute face and an open mouth. Circular forms such as stars and yarn balls suggest planets and space, supporting a barbecue planet theme. Light orange and blue-green tones give the identity a playful and fashionable style. The identity is applied across a 280 square meter interior.
Yongle Palace Myth is a series of cartoon character illustrations based on the frescoes of Yongle Palace in Shanxi, China, which were painted during the Yuan Dynasty. The mural figures are simplified, exaggerated and decorated to suit modern taste, and elements such as cranes, lotus flowers and ribbons are added. The illustrations are drawn with vector software, and curve tools keep the light feeling of the clothing and the line art of the original murals. The prints are produced in four colors to encourage public interest in the murals and their protection.
Women of Wonder University is a brand identity created for a twelve week course that prepares women for future work and life balance. The identity joins the first letters of Women of Wonder into the short word WoW, set in bold lettering. Pink stands for femininity and opportunity, light blue for openness and perspective, and dark blue for trust and knowledge. The colored logo is used on white backgrounds, while a white logo is used on bright backgrounds. The design gives the platform high visibility and energy.
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