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Cakes

We created the logo combining first letters of the brand name. In this logo characters C and F make a form of a layer cake. Furthermore, arrangement of the sign and the brand name in three lines also symbolize cakes topping. This idea was implemented into the package design. Olive pit pattern is covered with transparent lacquer to give the surface finish. The logotype is pressed with golden foil.

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N&E Audio

During the process of re-design N&E logo, N, E represents the name of founders Nelson and Edison. So, she integrated the characters of N, E and sound waveform to create a new logo. Handcrafted HiFi is a unique and professional services provider in Hong Kong. She expected to present a High-end professional brand and create a highly relevant to the industry. She hopes that people can understand what the logo meant when they look at it. Cloris said that the challenge of creating the logo is how to make it easier to recognize the characters of N and E without using too sophisticated graphics.

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Chris Cran, Book & Cover Design

It was essential that the design of this catalogue be sympathetic to the work of this contemporary artist. The halftone dot was chosen as an approach for the cover as this technique has been one constant in the artist’s multifaceted career. The yellow color sleeve was incorporated as a way to reference the many layers in this artist’s practice, and the use of one of the Chorus faces on the cover was a humorous nod to the visitor experience. A spot-UV varnish was used on the cover to give the image a three-dimensional quality similar to his works.

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Stealer

The concept behind the STEALER brand naming is visualized in the pattern and font used in the brand logo and typography, with segments of the alphabet letters cropped away. For the main and sub-colors of the brand, grey, the original color of metals, and blue have been chosen respectively. Through applying the two colors and other graphic elements onto the products, packaging, shop interior and more, Stealer seeks to establish brand identity in a consistent manner.

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Polypictures

The Polypictures project was inspired by the drawings of Anton's sister. It's a series of minimalistic and quirky drawings that reflect his love to children's creativity. The drawings achieve maximum effect in artistic quality of illustration by using simple shapes and colors. Some of the pictures from this project become tattoos for different people.

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"THE KOGANEI" Koganei Civic Center

This is a public facility which has several functions such as large and small halls, lecture rooms and gallery etc. We are requested to introduce “something like Koganei city” into this building. We expressed shapes of park, river and spring water as a concrete form in the building based on the geographical features of Koganei city, filled with lush greenery and streams. A stage curtain for main hall is also designed by us as one of space components of this building, we selected “roads of Koganei city” for the motif of design.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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