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Lazarus Effekt  Education Illustrations

Lazarus Effekt

The three information graphics serve as a basis to introduce the topic of the Lazarus-Effect. They include "The Six Major Mass Extinctions", "Death Watch of the Species", as well as an information graphic of the "Local Fern Plants and Flowering Plants" (based on the Rote Liste, 2018). The Lazarus Effect is based on the theme of the Lazarus-Effect, as coined by paleontologist David Jablonski. This pertains to the unintentional rediscovery (by accident, through expedition or through relocation projects) of a previously lost or considered extinct form of life.

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Finding Your Focus Visual Communication

Finding Your Focus

The designer aims to display a visual concept that demonstrates a conceptual and typographical system. Thus composition consists of a specific vocabulary, accurate measurements, and central specifications that the designer has taken into fine consideration. Also, the designer has aimed to establish a clear Typographic hierarchy to establish and move the order in which the audience receives information from the design.

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Lunema Specimen Typeface Book

Lunema Specimen

Lunema is a highly stylized contemporary neo-grotesque sans serif typeface with strong geometric contrasts. A functional san serif family that can stand the test of time, whilst still feeling modern and unique. Each letter shape has been crafted with great attention to detail in order to ensure legibility at large and small sizes due to the distinct deep ink traps. All 10 weights have an extended Latin glyph set with alternatives and ligatures.

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Pupstar Brand Identity

Pupstar

Pupstar is a brand identity created for a positioning technology company and its GPS pet tracker. The logo combines simple iconic shapes drawn from a paw, a dog face, a map pin and a navigation arrow. The mark links pets and positioning in one recognizable symbol. Fresh and bright colors give the identity a friendly and energetic tone. Business cards, flyers and other stationery are printed on textured matte recycled paper. The visual system is applied consistently across digital platforms, with the aim of helping owners avoid losing their pets.

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Nanxiang Incity  Visual Signage System

Nanxiang Incity

Nanxiang Incity is a visual signage system created for a shopping mall in Shanghai. The design draws on the local culture of Nanxiang, an area known for cranes and temples, and turns the form of cranes flying in pairs into abstract signage images. Floor guides and merchant listings are placed at escalator entrances and exits and at points where visitor flows cross. White ink blocking printing is applied to the light sheets, so text and outlines stay clear. The hanging pieces use mirror pivot points that blend with the mall interior.

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Branding Accademia of Perugia Brand System and Campaign

Branding Accademia of Perugia

The Accademia of Perugia, needed a new visual identity to reflect the institution's desire to move quickly into the future. S&P worked with ABA's staff and students to involve different departments and aspects of the Academy. Designers' challenge was to create a unified kinetic brand identity and architecture that also gave individuality to the single courses. They created an energetic, robust, and positive identity system that works across the different arts avoiding the typical clichés and conventions.

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