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"Two of Hearts" is a vector illustration specially created for the collaborative project called "Luck of the Draw" which regrouped artists from around the world to create a unique deck of playing cards. The illustration concept is inspired by the fox from "The Little Prince" fable written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is a hint to the lesson that the fox teaches about relationships.
Aesthetics and Chinese is a series of posters based on the design of Chinese characters. The structure of each character is built from its radical strokes, which are presented in rotating and gradual arrangements. The series turns written text into visual symbols and uses font design as a contemporary form of expression. Posters, invitation cards and a book were printed to highlight the character forms. The posters measure 70 by 100 centimetres. The work presents Chinese language and characters as a lasting cultural asset of Oriental culture.
KSCF is a Korean sports division that gathers experts related to sports including active and former national team players, coaches, and sports team owners. The heart logo is drawn from the X-Y axis, which represents the athlete's euphoria and adrenaline, the coach's dedication and affection for their teams and the general love for sports. The heart logo consists of four puzzle pieces: ear, arrow, foot, and heart. The ear symbolizes listening, the arrow symbolizes goal and direction, the foot symbolizes ability, and the heart symbolizes passion.
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The Chinese Children's Book Exhibition organized by Confucius Institute headquarters was displayed to the public at children's hall of Frankfurt Book Fair. From different picture books, the experts selected the ink painting of Liang Peilong as the overall visual design style. Then the designers extracted the elements of ink dots from Liang's paintings, strengthened the saturation, and used them together with paintings. The new visual style not only meets the exhibition demand but also has the orientaltaste. Unique Chinese picture beauty appears on the international stage.
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13 International Cultural Media is a brand identity created for a multimedia production company active in television programs, films, cultural and creative development and entertainment. The logo is based on the word Thirteen, drawn with hand-painted strokes that express vitality and tension. The Arabic numeral 13 is added as an accent, referring to a meaningful story from the founding of the company. Black and gold are the main colors, chosen to suggest expertise and an international character. On envelopes and stationery, the logo is cropped and enlarged for visual emphasis.
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Morph is a branding program for a rooftop bar and restaurant in Hangzhou, China. The identity draws on Liangzhu, an ancient Chinese love story, and on the iridescent wings of the blue morpho butterfly. The logo joins the wing forms of the female and male butterfly into one symbol. A dark purple background suggests a starry night, while the wings show a transition of rainbow colours. A kaleidoscope-like butterfly pattern is the main graphic element. The pattern is applied to the menu, the matchbox, motion projections and a wall art sculpture.
NYC Deal is a brand identity created for a 99 cent store in New York City. The identity centers on a bold price tag set at an angle, recalling the dangling movement of tags that customers reach for and steady before reading. The tilted tag makes the single price of 99 cents the clearest message of the brand. Supporting elements refer to the products sold in the store. Printed materials use digital laser printing, while tote bags, shirts and other fabric items use screen printing for durable inks.
The logomark of Tualcom is inspired by the radiofrequency waves, which is related to the field that the company operates, and it simply connects the letters of Tual. Therefore, the logo not only emphasizes the company name but also refers to the operation fields of them. The branding is shaped around the idea of horizontal red stripes that are coupled with vertical blue ones to achieve a sense of continuity and communication. The resulting graphic language and the visual system instantly communicate with the broad audience compactly and efficiently.
Subsidy Programme Series is a visual identity created for a public subsidy programme supporting the cultural and creative industries of Macao. The series promotes support for music and fashion creation and invites the public to take part. The design is based on the idea shared by both fields, which is creative innovation. Photographs of a microphone, a music machine, a thread roll and a sewing machine are combined into small imagined worlds. Each composition aims to express the purity of the creative process.
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Serious Little Squid is a visual identity created for a restaurant brand. The identity is built around A Zheng, a squid character that stands for urban office workers. Details such as a necktie and a headscarf make the character easy to recognize. The graphic style follows black and white silent films, using cold humor and simple comic scenes. A series of illustrations named the inner theater presents daily life in a large city. The intent is to build a positive brand tone and a close link with young consumers.
Go Training Institution is a visual identity project created for a school that teaches the Chinese board game Go. The identity uses positive and negative shapes, a visual idea related to the balance found in Go culture. Line drawing in the traditional ink and brush style is combined with the gesture of playing Go. Traditional elements are joined with contemporary and youthful forms to suit children. Printed items include name cards, writing paper and teaching cards, produced with digital printing and laser engraving. The intent is to promote Chinese culture visually.
Sincha-Man is a corporate identity program created for a small car lease and rental service. The identity is built around a hero character, because heroes are widely recognized by their symbols. Illustrations, icons, symbols and typography drawn in cool blue lines express honesty, trust and speed. A motif suggesting a hero halo supports the theme. The same elements are applied consistently across online and offline media. The identity aims to give the new brand strong recognition and a favorable impression in a crowded market.