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Day Code Chinese Almanac

Day Code

In Taiwan, calendars is in addition to telling the date, they could tell the fortune hours and which zodiac animals signs should be careful during that day, according to the calendar. It includes things that could be achieved smoothly today and which ones people should put aside for some other time. When look at the calendar, Wan Fen Chen always think: what if Wan Fen Chen transposed the information on the calendar from printed words to icons? The page would look marvelous and unique after transposition and rearrangement. Therefore, the Day Code - Chinese Almanac came into being.

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Reconstruct Posters

Reconstruct

Reconstruct is a set of posters designed to encourage reconnection within a community. The first poster uses graphic filling and stacking to show an anxious person. The second builds a box shape as a symbol of a camera that records a moment of change. The third redraws the form of a Gambiered Canton Gauze Zongzi with lines and rectangles, and these lines also stand for the links between people. The posters are printed in A2 size on paper and are also prepared for digital displays and animated versions on social media.

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The Phoenix  Poster

The Phoenix

The Phoenix is a key visual poster created for a music academy and festival in Taipei. The central image combines music waves with the shape of a violin, forming a phoenix that spreads its wings. The orange waves at the center also suggest a flame, representing the effort and enthusiasm of the musicians and the staff. The dark blue background is built from curved lines that recall the sea and sound waves. The poster was made entirely from drawn lines, without photographs, using blend modes in image editing software.

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Marathon T Shirt Graphic Art

Marathon T Shirt

As a complimentary service for marathon runners, the original icons were designed and provided as heat transfer labels so as to create one of a kind customized T-shirts at a caffe in Tokyo. To make it a memorable gift for runners from all over the world, the icons were reflected on Japan and marathon themes like Mt. Fuji, map of Japan, origami, running shoes, and marathon runners.

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Richard III Poster

Richard III

This poster represents strong human emotions such as despair, desire and screaming. Richard III is a fascinating villain. He is noble and also fragile, like a Japanese castle wall. These stones in the poster seems the fragments his broken castle and heart. The blue background and embossing print emphasizes fluctuations undulates like a coral reef. Richard's ambition have sunk into there. The typography of his name are entwined with these stones. As if his complicated fate.

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Greeninful Rebranding

Greeninful

Greeninful is a rebranding project for an eco friendly brand that supports a sustainable lifestyle. The brand connects people who care for the environment. The logo shows the face of the green community and reflects determination and curiosity. The visual identity uses bright colours, bold brush strokes and hand drawn elements that remain flexible in use. The images are selected to look approachable and community focused. The rebranding moves the brand from a trading platform to a community that raises public awareness of environmental protection.

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Oliveira Almeida Brand Identity

Oliveira Almeida

Having the mission of defending the right causes and putting invaluable legal evidence together in order to bring effective solutions to customers, demands a lot of organizational discipline and flexibility. The brand depicts these efforts thoroughly and goes beyond the visual identity. Turning the logo into an office device not only puts together paperwork but helps the brand to stick into clients' memory.

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Polin and Herman Wedding Packet Design

Polin and Herman

The wedding packet is a personal project for the designer. Within the packet, the physical invitation is the most important piece as it dictates the tone for the rest of the project. The theme for the wedding is big leaves and pampas with a mix of green, beige and white colors. So the wedding packet mimicks this theme in order to be in sync with the decoration. The rest of the items are menus, table numbers, bottle tags, Photobooth designs, signature cocktail frame and photo envelope.

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Jalebi Times Brand Identity

Jalebi Times

Jalebi is a brand identity for a contemporary ice cream brand. The ice cream flavors are based on traditional Indian sweets. The visual style refers to street hawkers who sell sweets and savories wrapped in newspaper. The logo is drawn from the letter J and from the swirl of a jalebi. Typography, color and contrast give the identity a familiar yet modern character. The identity is applied to cups, menu cards, bags and masks for a consistent look. The menu card is built in layers, and the front layer is a translucent sheet that expresses the mixing of cultures.

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Miepu Diary Ikon

Miepu Diary

Miepu Diary is a set of character illustrations that combines modern trend culture with classic children's stories. The main character is Duoduo, a brave and lucky rabbit girl, shown together with a chubby cat. Four world famous fairy tales are retold in four themed illustrations, drawn by hand in a modern style. The illustrations can be applied to posters, clothing and related products. The aim is to create a cute and fashionable character that links fairy tales with current fashion trends.

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Meet Up Collage Artwork

Meet Up

Meet Up is a digital collage artwork that expresses peaceful coexistence with nature. The composition was created in Photoshop using vintage public domain images and purchased images of plants. A cut out image was placed within the scene, and the plants in the foreground were blurred to add a sense of perspective and to highlight the main visual point. Only the flowers at the center were colored, which adjusts the overall balance and contrast. The shadow of a plant suggests warm sunlight, birdsong and calm outdoor air.

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Abstract Illustrations Branding Design Kit

Abstract Illustrations

The inspiration to create individual illustrations for the annual branded kit was the long-term search for a unique abstract style. Were created 10 different formal compositions with smooth lines in contract palettes. The main difference in the project is the creation of branded abstract illustrations for all promo products. All illustrations are hand-drawn in the gouache technique. Coloristic formal compositions in a minimalist linear style help products stand out from a number of other competitive examples.

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