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Before the Midnight Hour Furniture Illustrations

Before the Midnight Hour

A series of black and white illustrations commissioned by Marc Krusin and featuring his most prominent furniture designs for Knoll and Desalto. Inspired by comics and noir cinema, the project breaks the conventions of furniture illustration by bringing narrative to the scenes, use of exaggerated perspective and a moody noir aesthetic. The lack of human presence and scattered objects add an element of mystery and suspense to the story, while the protagonist is revealed in a surprise ending. All images were drawn digitally in Adobe Photoshop using Wacom Cintiq tablet.

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Container Music Albums

Container

This is an electronic music album with the theme of human and philosophy, mind and body. As the theme of this design, the visual combines classical aesthetics, philosophy and modern electronic music. The various natural elements are combined into a chaotic image, the classical style is boldly used, and then the realistic images are matched to create the final scheme.

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HEU 70th Anniversary Logo and Visual Identity System

HEU 70th Anniversary

This design successfully showcases the 70 year development history of the school. Through data study and campus research, it innovatively employs the method of using totems to express the storyline of the narrative. It integrates elements of the school's historical culture and scientific research technology. The images are simplified into symbols and reorganized to convey the message. Combined with wavy lines, it forms a solemn 70 logo, enhancing readability in the design communication. It presents the school's unique charm and outstanding achievements to the world.

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Remaking Art Brand Identity

Remaking Art

Remaking Art is a brand identity created for a culture communication company. The logo joins the initial letters R and A into a symmetrical mark, connected by lines that suggest a reflection in water. A horizontal line recalls a scale and is kept from the earlier logo to express fairness and integrity. The visual system uses lines to divide printed materials, packaging and interior displays, so the same look is held across different sizes and materials. The design conveys symmetry, integration and renewal.

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Cosmos Datong Brand Design

Cosmos Datong

Cosmos Datong is a packaging design for a local pastry brand from the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi, China. Four sets of thematic illustrations show the historical features of the city in different periods. The illustrations combine local folk style with the oriental aesthetics of the new Chinese style, and use the traditional color palette of Shanxi shadow puppetry. The outer box is made of cardboard with a smooth UV coating, hot stamped text and die cut edges. The gift box holds three smaller boxes and is intended for festive occasions.

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HUCKS SERIF TYPE DESIGN AND SPECIMEN

HUCKS SERIF

Hucks Serif is a contemporary serif-type family, presenting a seamless integration of large open counters and gracefully curved and rounded forms, resulting in a glyph set that breathes a modern and elegant typographic aesthetic. The deliberate contrast between thick and thin strokes bestows Hucks Serif a harmonious and stylish appearance. Hucks Serif's design is meticulously crafted, a dedication to infusing letterforms with an inherent elegance that elevates the font to a distinctive style.

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