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KK-Park Signage System

KK-Park

KK-Park is a signage system for a cultural and leisure block in Yancheng, China. The site, a former playground, was renovated as a place for cultural exchange between China and South Korea. The design reinterprets Korean elements, including the ribbons of traditional Korean costume, the traditional color scheme known as Obangsaek and the strokes of Korean characters. The signs follow the belt-like loop of the site. Tall wayfinding signs stand near each entrance to guide visitors. The boards are made of bent stainless steel, prefabricated and installed on site.

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About Puer Infographics

About Puer

About Puer is a set of infographic posters about Pu'er tea, a tea rooted in the Yunnan region of China. Each poster measures 500 by 700 millimeters. The series presents the species of the Pu'er tea tree, its ecological features, biodiversity and areas of origin. The functions of Pu'er tea are explained from biological and chemical points of view. Text, graphics, charts and illustrations simplify complex data into a clear structure. The aim is to help the public learn the basics of tea and to share Chinese tea culture with a wider audience.

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Mohanii Brand Identity

Mohanii

Mohanii is a brand identity created for a fashion label rooted in oriental culture. The logo is based on Latin letters, which give the brand a simple and international tone. The letter M is the core symbol and refers to ink, linking the mark to Chinese calligraphy. Serif forms and contour lines are combined and reinterpreted. The letters M and H are emphasized, while the other letters are reduced, so that visual layers are formed. The symbol can be repeated, broken apart and recomposed, and it can be applied to any medium.

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Assistive Technology Awareness Resources

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology is a set of awareness resources created for a data toolkit on assistive technology. The illustration style emphasises inclusivity and accessibility. Linear figures show people using assistive devices, highlighting the value of these devices in everyday life. A semicircular frame unites the figures and acts as a visual metaphor for openness and participation. The incomplete frame suggests that inclusion is a continuing process. Four A4 manuals, banners and a light box were produced following accessibility standards.

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Tomasz Stanko Box Set

Tomasz Stanko

Tomasz Stanko Polish Radio Sessions is an album packaging design created for a collection of 39 previously unreleased recordings made between 1970 and 1991. The release contains six vinyl records, a compact disc edition and a 48 page booklet with archival photographs and personal reflections. The visual identity is based on a black and white typographic composition built from the letters of the surname of the musician. Six covers reinterpret one motif and form a modular whole. The packaging is printed in offset and finished with matte lamination.

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Bee Poster Series

Bee

The Bee series presents bees as an example of the evolution of life, highlighting their defining attributes in sustaining ecosystems to advocate for conservation. Each piece in the three part series personifies a worker bee's key traits through pollination, habitat building, and collective well being. The series is intended for outdoor display to reach commuters in contexts that encourage thoughtful engagement. Ultimately, it aims to invite reflection on human interdependence within ecosystems in reimagining a changing world.

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Sejong Center Rebranding Identity Renewal

Sejong Center Rebranding

Sejong Center Rebranding is a visual identity design for the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, a public institution opened in Seoul in 1978. The identity moves away from the usual logo style of Korean public institutions. Hangul, the Korean writing system, serves as the symbol itself, and the letterforms are combined with musical notation drawn from the six pillars of the building. Custom typefaces, stage staff clothing and a printed book extend the identity beyond the logo. The design joins old and recent forms in one system.

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Constructing the Intangible Conceptual Illustration

Constructing the Intangible

Constructing the Intangible explores memory as a process of reconstruction rather than preservation. Inspired by the ephemeral scent of childhood pomelo flowers, the work employs architectural elements such as cranes, grids, and misaligned stairs to visualize the structure of recollection. Memory is presented as an active act of assembling fragments of the past to construct present identity. Through a restrained structural language, the piece transforms an intangible sensory experience into a visible spatial form.

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Big Dream Visual Design

Big Dream

This visual design pays tribute to Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a blend of traditional and modern styles that captures the essence of classic Chinese art. Nuanced brushstrokes showcase the beauty and depth of this art form. The study exhibits a balance of sophistication and cultural significance that is synonymous with Chinese calligraphy, highlighting its relevance to Asian culture. The design language is timeless, merging art and design to connect to the beauty of the past while forging a path towards the future, in celebration of the Asian Pacific American culture.

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Unajiro Visual Identity

Unajiro

Unajiro is a visual identity created for an eel restaurant brand. The identity includes a logo and a complete set of applied items, such as decorations, lanterns, chopstick bags and aprons. The logo combines the katakana and hiragana forms of the letter U, the word umai, which means delicious, and the first sound of the Japanese word for eel. The design follows a traditional Japanese craftsman style and expresses the concept of a delicious rice bowl. A recycling mark was added to the chopstick bag. The words for prosperous business on the front cover carry a wish for good trade.

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Yin Yi Hu Branding Design

Yin Yi Hu

Yin Yi Hu is a brand identity and packaging design created for a contemporary gin. The design translates the folk art of Yichuan paper cutting into a geometric visual system applied to the logo, the label and the packaging. The motifs are built on a parametric grid and align into a complete symbol when the bottle is held upright. The bottle holds 500 ml and is made of high clarity flint glass. Labels are printed by offset with matte lamination and selective varnish. The intent is to connect the cultural heritage of the Yellow River with modern design.

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Coffee Machine Key Visual Posters

Coffee Machine

Coffee Machine is a set of key visual posters created for a range of coffee makers. The posters move away from the leisurely lifestyle imagery common in coffee maker promotions and focus on long-standing heritage and German engineering. A beam of light links the past to the present in each scene. Four product series are given four themes: industrial components, technological innovations, global landmarks, and engineering marvels. Gears, circuit chips, miniature architecture and cosmic planets serve as visual metaphors. The scenes were built and rendered in 3D software.

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