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Florid Sans typeface perfectly balances minimalist quality with a combination of contemporary details and classic styles. The font family is geometric in nature with humanist quality rooted in the Swiss tradition, designed with comfortable, breathable apertures that make it stunningly versatile. Each weight includes more than 700 glyphs with stylistic letter and numeral sets and alternative glyphs and discretionary ligatures.
Arrival is an online training planner and tracking service for amateur runners. The logotype visually hints at the duality of the wordplay between Arrival and A Rival, through the positive-negative trick of the R letter. The slanted typography adds dynamism and movement to the design. The unique angle of the logotype is reflected across the visual identity, determining the illustration style, the structure of icons, and the layout arrangements.
Sawamura Award 2024 is a key visual created for a company event for new employees, held at a traditional Kabuki theatre in Kyoto, Japan. The theme of the event was tradition and innovation. The letters of the word KABUKU were drawn with varied typography, so each letter works as both a letter and an illustration. Traditional Japanese colours and patterns taken from the theatre were combined with a fresh colour scheme. The key visual was applied to certificates, invitations shaped like show tickets, seals and publicity, giving the event a unified look.
This design presents time as a process of accumulation rather than disappearance. Each day leaves a trace, and each month becomes part of a larger visual sequence. Instead of turning pages, the user removes and inserts monthly sheets like slides in a projector. This action creates a clear rhythm of transition. The calendar encourages people to experience time not as something that is lost, but as something that builds gradually in layers.
Chongqing Noodles is a themed mural illustration created for a Chinese food brand. The artwork centers on the food cities of Chengdu and Chongqing in the Sichuan Chongqing region of China. Surrounding areas appear in scattered and distant views, while the overall style remains Chinese. Urban architecture, natural scenery and many cultural landscapes are shown together with the brand specialty dishes. Cool colors contrast with the warm lighting of the stores. The mural is produced by heat transfer printing and is offered in several sizes to suit different store spaces.
Extended Intelligence uses generative design to create a dynamic visual identity reflecting AI and XR. With procedural generation in C4D, randomized pixel matrices integrate AI and XR, reinforcing the conference's themes. This scalable system adapts across digital screens, signage, and print materials. A structured color palette differentiates participant identities, ensuring clarity. By leveraging generative techniques, the identity embodies innovation and future focused design.