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China in the Classics Cultural Program

Zhou Haiwen, Che Shilong and Guo Cheng Cultural Program Graphic

China in the Classics

China in the Classics is a promotional graphic design created for a television program about ancient Chinese classics. Books form the main subject of the design. Ancient books of the East and the West are referenced, including Chinese bamboo slips, thread-bound books, parchment scrolls and hardcover books. These forms are deconstructed and reorganized into simple visual symbols. The titles of ten classics are combined with Chinese calligraphy. The gift box uses special tactile paper. The design helps people of different cultural backgrounds understand Chinese books and stories.

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Hand over Hand Brand Identity

Yiwen Zhang Brand Identity Graphic

Hand over Hand

Hand over Hand is a brand identity created for a provider of special education services. The identity keeps the hand drawn hand and book elements of the earlier logo to preserve continuity and personality. Analogue, a modern typeface with gentle curves and high contrast letterforms, supports a friendly and approachable tone. Circular and square geometric cuts create a balanced composition that reflects regional and demographic diversity. The system is applied to social media, web pages, eBooks, outdoor advertising, magazines, packaging and business cards.

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Endless Cycle of Life Visual Design

Ta Wei Huang Visual Design Graphic

Endless Cycle of Life

This design is inspired by the renowned location in Taiwan, the ChengLong Wetlands, situated in Kouhu Township, Yunlin. Utilizing the water's reflection as a foundation, the designer skillfully incorporates the destination's name, merging it with water ripples, waterfowl, and installation art. This design symbolizes the profound concept of the endless cycle of life, conveying the wetlands' revival and enduring sustainability.

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Lunar Dinosaur Fantasy World Self Promotion

Zhiwen Tang Self Promotion Graphic

Lunar Dinosaur Fantasy World

Lunar Dinosaur Fantasy World combines art and science in illustrations where dinosaurs inhabit the moon. Rooted in detailed paleontological and astronomical research, it presents a realm that blends the familiar with the fantastical. Designed to spark curiosity in young minds, this project merges educational content with creative storytelling, showcasing a captivating visual narrative that explores the ancient and the extraterrestrial. It stands as a powerful example of design’s role in enriching education.

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Dreavita Branding

Cansu Dagbagli Ferreira Branding Graphic

Dreavita

Dreavita is a progressive and inclusive wellness brand. Visual identity was intended to be sensitive, respectful and considerate, reflecting the brand's inclusive character. The concept was born from the idea of strong nature and it's called Simplicity inspired resilience. As the patterns of nature hints to consistency, strength and growth, the branding aims to pass these messages through affirmations and minimal design approach. Illustrations are focused on the patterns of nature, demonstrating the repetition and the resilience result in success in life.

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Figure Portrait Exhibition Display

Mengyao GUO Exhibition Display Graphic

Figure Portrait

Figure Portrait is a series of portrait illustrations created for a public exhibition. The series brings together faces from different eras and public personas, inviting reflection on life and time. Each portrait tells a separate story, and together the portraits describe a shared human experience. The illustrations began as hand-drawn sketches, which were then digitized with Procreate. Shading, layering and color blending were used to render textures and a wide range of emotions. The digital files can be adjusted to any size.

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Darkness and Light Poster

Chihiro Otsuki Poster Graphic

Darkness and Light

Darkness and Light is a poster created for an exhibition on Japanese classical literature. The poster combines lacquer art and oil painting, nature and humanity, classic and modern styles. Typography links the works of two artists with classical texts held by the research institute. The printed sheet measures 515 by 728 millimetres and is produced by UV offset printing with vegetable ink on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. The design shows how classical culture and books shape artistic expression today.

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FNE Film Festival Design System

Favie Chiu Design System Graphic

FNE Film Festival

Inspired by the profound narratives within Miranda July's films, the Forever Never and Ever Film Festival is a conceptual and unpublished festival presenting a curated collection of her work, encapsulating her distinctive cinematic perspective. Drawing from July's narrative richness, the design seamlessly integrates eccentricity and nuanced melancholy, complemented by vibrant colors. Reflecting July's thematic exploration of transformation, the festival celebrates the diverse tapestry of life experiences.

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Recombination Visual Poster Design

Sinong Ding Visual Poster Design Graphic

Recombination

Recombination is a series of posters about extinct animals. Each poster places a detailed illustration of an extinct animal at the visual centre, set against a softened map of the geographic location. Highly saturated colours unify the images and separate the animals from the background. Mechanical circuit patterns are merged with the animal forms to suggest a continuation of life. The posters also present the year of extinction and the main physical features. The intent is to inform viewers and to support the protection of living animals.

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Xiaoshanxiang Pig Brand Design

Beijing Jiaotong University Brand Design Graphic

Xiaoshanxiang Pig

Xiaoshanxiang Pig is a brand design created for the pork products of Xiaoyuan Village in China. The identity is based on simple countryside illustrations and on the local farming method, in which the pigs rest on straw beds. Light colors and playful drawings are used instead of the product photographs common in meat packaging. The set includes a packaging box, a waist cover made of 260 gram white cardboard with screen printing and silver stamping, a village map, coupons and posters. The aim is to raise the value of local agricultural products and to share the story of the village.

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Jingting Mountain Scenic Area Brand Identity

Ying Gao Brand Identity Graphic

Jingting Mountain Scenic Area

Jingting Mountain Scenic Area is a brand identity created for a key scenic area and national forest park in Anhui Province, China. The identity is based on the idea of cultural exploration through painting, so that a visit feels like walking through a scroll painting. Mountain views, pavilion forms, calm clouds, wild cranes and the local white liquor and green tea are drawn into the graphic language. Six auxiliary graphics support the main mark and can be applied in many settings. The design replaces an earlier image of narrow appeal and suits digital media.

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Arlo Sans Type Design

Paul Robb Type Design Graphic

Arlo Sans

Arlo Sans is a geometric sans serif typeface designed for a wide range of uses. The letterforms include subtle details and deviations that create a sense of movement. Wide counters and open apertures support clear legibility across weights and sizes. Arlo Sans was drawn with robust, reliable forms and a contemporary character, and the family was mastered for readability. More than 20 stylistic glyph alternatives are included. The OpenType format allows the typeface to be used on any computer. The design was inspired by the International Style.

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