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Qin Graphic Arts

Qin

Qin is a poster series that reinterprets the tradition of Chinese landscape painting through digital media. The name Qin comes from a Chinese word meaning to permeate or to seep into, and the written character joins the signs for water and heart. The images begin as photographs and are then developed with digital tools such as Photoshop, Cinema 4D and Procreate. The series is produced in two sizes and can be shown in print or on screen, in a gallery or a home. The intent is to express the Taoist view of nature for an international audience.

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Smarkez Business Browser

Smarkez

Smarkez is a desktop browser to navigate in internet and to organize popular digital platforms into opened or private lists. The product is amazing for smart working, users can use the split view feature to manage the layout from 1 to 4 different and totally indipendent screens and switch from one service to another in just few clicks. In addition, an internal market for add-ons organized into categories. Easily manage of all passwords for added app-accounts and many other features to have a great digital office.

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Ge Wu Zhi Heng Seal Text Design

Ge Wu Zhi Heng

Ge Wu Zhi Heng is a seal script typography design that studies the balance between human beings and all things. The work is based on Xiaozhuan, an early form of Chinese seal script known for its concentration and authenticity. The title comes from the Book of Rites, where the words mean to explore and understand all things and to reach a state of balance. The design links traditional Chinese philosophy with modern seal text design. The aim is to question how people move from real life to virtual life and how balance can be kept.

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Waycludi Signage Hospital System

Waycludi

Waycludi is a wayfinding system designed for a county hospital in Pruszkow, Poland. The system follows the seven principles of universal design, so the information is useful for all visitors, and especially for people with special needs or reduced functionality. About fifty dedicated icons and a special typeface were created for the project. High contrast and clear legibility were kept in every element, and the signs are matched to specific places in the building. The aim is to help each patient find the shortest route to the doctor's office.

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Dabai Emoje

Dabai

Dabai is a success emoji. As of January 17, 2021, it has received a total of 104,460 downloads and 1994,885 shipments. In China, people's communication methods have quickly entered the Internet era, which has changed people's lifestyles. As a result, the requirements for communication have become richer. It wants to convey more content and more emotions, and simple words can no longer complete such tasks. The derivation of emoji is an expansion of the communication boundary, and the results of "Dabai" fully demonstrate this change.

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Destroy Public Welfare Posters

Destroy

Destroy is a public welfare poster created to encourage the protection of nature and wildlife. The poster uses graphic reconstruction, combining several elements into a single silhouette. Only a part of a panda is shown, so viewers mentally complete the whole animal, following principles of Gestalt psychology. Black and white are the only colours used, which gives the composition a strong visual impact. The poster measures 210 by 297 millimetres. Destroy is distributed electronically online and can also be printed on adhesive stickers or photo paper.

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Guangdong Ecological Belt Signage System

Guangdong Ecological Belt

Guangdong Ecological Belt is a signage system created for rivers and lakes in Guangdong province, China. The system is themed around water and shows the cultural characteristics of different cities, while keeping a unified appearance. A standard industrial structure and modular parts allow simple assembly, easy maintenance and lower costs. Anti-theft screws are used for safety. The signs are made in two sizes, 300 by 80 by 2200 millimetres and 600 by 80 by 2200 millimetres. The system also shares knowledge about water conservancy and the protection of water sources.

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Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami Brand Identity Redesign

Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami

Kairi Murakami is a brand identity redesign created for a hotel on Iki Island in Nagasaki, Japan. The symbol is based on the kanji Ichi, whose shape is a single horizontal line, and which appears in the hotel name. The line also recalls the view over Yunomoto Bay, the first scenery that guests see on arrival. The logo is composed of straight lines and circles, expressing a powerful and memorable landscape. The colors use gradations that recall the evening sunset. The identity was applied to hall signs, business cards and letterhead, presenting the hotel as a second home.

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Club Hotelier Avignon Visual Identity

Club Hotelier Avignon

The visual identity of the Club Hotelier Avignon is inspired by the world famous bridge of Avignon. The logo is composed of a typography associated with a strong symbolism showing the initials of the club in a simple and refined way. The green color used evokes the ecological and natural dimension of the club.

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Positive Projections Music Poster

Positive Projections

Through this visual, the designer aims to express a piece of music through typography, imagery, and layout composition. The visual is themed around the US recession during the early 1980s in which millions of individuals were left unemployed and the United States underwent major socio-economic changes. The visual also take a stab at associating the visuals with the ‘Don’t worry, be happy’ song which was at its peak of popularity during that era.

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TwoSuns Storytelling Puzzle

TwoSuns

TwoSuns visually narrates an ancient story about one of the two suns becomes the moon from the indigenous Bunun tribe in Taiwan. TwoSuns demonstrates the work interactively and engagingly by combining the language with the puzzle. The puzzle intends to bring up people’s curiosity, entertainment, and the action of learning. To strengthen the connection between the tribe and the spiritual story, Chih-Yuan Chang uses diverse mediums and techniques representing the Bunun tribe’s features such as wood, fabric, and laser-cutting.

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Yoonly Visual Identity

Yoonly

Yoonly is a visual identity designed for a travel brand that offers experiences to young travellers. The letter Y is combined with a map pin, forming an on and off button that supports the baseline message, switch on life. The two letters O are shaped as an infinity sign, expressing memories that last a lifetime. The bottom of each letter flicks to the right, giving the logo a dynamic and textured look. Duck green recalls the sea and the sky, while orange recalls human warmth and sunshine. The identity is adapted for both digital and printed media.

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