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Designer: Jialiang Jing Project: Experimental Font Design Tag: Graphic

The Engravings on Mount Yi

The Engravings on Mount Yi is an experimental typeface design based on the ancient stone inscriptions of Mount Yi. The inscriptions record a standard small seal script used after the writing system of ancient China was unified. The project includes letterform standardization, information visualization, poster design and an augmented reality experience. The work is presented mainly as a website, with printed posters and three-dimensional models. Scanning a code on a poster shows a three-dimensional model of a character. The aim is to present traditional Chinese script in a new and clear way.

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Designer: Botond Vörös Project: Graphic Design Tag: Graphic

Budapest Giftbook

Budapest Giftbook is a flipbook that presents Budapest, Hungary, through a series of illustrations. Flicking the pages rapidly creates the illusion of continuous movement, so the book works as both a printed object and a short film. Each illustration can also be viewed on its own. The book has 360 pages and measures 146 by 107 millimetres. The crest on the cover is produced with silver foil printing. The result is a souvenir, a source of inspiration and a compact guide to the city.

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Designer: Guangzhou Kemei Commodity Co., Ltd. Project: Patterns Tag: Graphic

Auspicious Beast

Auspicious Beast is a series of hand-painted graphic patterns for consumer products. The series presents four auspicious creatures from Chinese tradition: carp, crane, lion, and kylin, which represent fortune, longevity, safety, and good luck. Each pattern joins traditional motifs with modern elements. Rich colors taken from the dyes of traditional Chinese painting shape every animal image. Vigorous calligraphy written in black ink accompanies the patterns. The series aims to renew attention to traditional Chinese culture and to share positive wishes.

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Designer: Dmitry Kudinov Project: Silkscreen Print Tag: Graphic

Ronin

Ronin is a silkscreen print showing an illustrated character inspired by samurai culture. The word ronin describes a warrior without a master. The character wears black armor, a mask and a helmet without identifying marks, which express the absence of any clan. The print is made by silkscreen printing with tinted lacquer on paper of 270 grams and is framed. Each sheet measures 500 by 700 millimeters. The edition is limited to 14 copies, hand numbered and signed. The image reflects the idea that deeper roots create stronger branches.

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Designer: sxdesign Project: Brand Design Tag: Graphic

Carbon Research

Carbon Research is a brand identity created for an academic journal founded in the context of carbon neutrality. The logo combines the image of the earth with the atomic structure of carbon to express environmental protection. Line connections merge the latitudes of the earth with electron tracks, suggesting open thought and wider communication. The symmetrical and surrounding structure reflects a cohesive academic community. The combined logo is printed on journal covers and other physical media, and it remains legible at a minimum size of 20 by 5 millimeters.

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Designer: Mateus Matos Montenegro Project: Visual Identity and Brand Design Tag: Graphic

Cafe Soul

Cafe Soul is a visual identity and packaging design for a coffee brand. The coffee is made from 100 percent Arabica beans and is offered at an affordable price. The identity uses a modular logo whose elements can be combined to form many different faces and textures. The visual language is light and young, and aims to reach new and younger consumers. The packaging is printed in a four color process with four Pantone colors on an aluminum structure. The number seven refers to the seven family members who run the farm.

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Designer: Chunli Zhou Project: Illustration Tag: Graphic

Chinese Festivals

Chinese Festivals is a series of illustrations based on traditional Chinese festivals. The series covers the Chinese New Year, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the Chung Yeung Festival. Festive elements such as firecrackers, dragon boats, zongzi and cornelian are shown in the scenes. The main colours are selected to match the atmosphere of each festival. The illustrations are drawn with digital painting software and printed at 800 by 800 millimetres. The aim is to present traditional festival culture in a contemporary visual style.

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Designer: Tingting Jing Project: Illustration Tag: Graphic

Little Fairy

Little Fairy is a series of illustrations that personify flowers as women wearing the cheongsam, a traditional Chinese dress. Each figure is based on a study of the character and mood linked to a different flower. The images are drawn with computer vector software. A frame surrounds each scene and suggests a window, which gives the picture a sense of depth. Patterns on both sides of the frame are adapted from traditional Chinese motifs and shown in low relief. The series joins traditional culture with modern design to share the beauty of Chinese art.

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Designer: Guangzhou Cheung Ying Design Co., Ltd. Project: Logo and Brand Identity Tag: Graphic

ZhenYue

ZhenYue is a logo and brand identity created for a retailer of dried foods. The logo combines the form of a traditional bamboo drying sieve with a woven pattern. The letters of the brand name are interlaced and linked, so the arrangement resembles dried foods gathered in a sieve. Orange was selected as the brand color to express traditional craft and warmth. The identity is drawn in vector format and applied to retail packaging, sales outlets, online stores and advertising. Foil gold and screen printing are used on printed items.

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Designer: Gong Cha USA CA Project: Brand Identity Tag: Graphic

Brewing Happiness

Gong cha is a Chinese term for the act of offering tea to the Emperor. It represents teas and beverages of the finest quality, fit for royalty. Today, the Gong cha company is dedicated to the same principle of providing premium products to its customers around the globe. Gong cha promises to inspire the human spirit and create happiness with a cup of tea. In order to increase brand awareness and promote tea culture, Gong cha created a series of brand materials, including the tea menu, product name cards, and brand story brochures.

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Designer: VISANG Project: Reading and Study Supplies Tag: Graphic

Viskit

Viskit is a study and reading kit designed for students. The kit contains reading stands, pens, notebooks, reading lists and other supplies that help students organize their reading activities in a systematic way. The items are illustrated with biscuit characters in chocolate, strawberry, green tea and cheese versions, giving the kit a familiar and friendly look. Plastic packaging is removed from all Viskit products. A reusable plastic folder holds the supplies and school handouts. The shipping box also serves as the product box, which reduces waste.

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Designer: Guangzhou Cheung Ying Design Co., Ltd. Project: Corporate Identity Tag: Graphic

Rely on Hydrogen

Rely on Hydrogen is a corporate identity created for a company that develops hydrogen water health care products. The logo is built from Chinese characters, inspired by the circuit lines of the product and by traditional Chinese water hexagram graphics. The thickness of the characters and the inclination of the strokes are unified, so the forms stay clear and balanced. Sloping lines and rounded corners give the identity a calm and modern character. Extreme gray and bright yellow are the main colors. The identity is drawn in vector format for print, digital media and interior spaces.

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