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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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Yangzi River Visual Identity

Yangzi River

Yangzi River is a visual identity designed for an international conference center. The interlaced lines are inspired by the undulating waves of the Yangtze River. Silver is the main color, taken from anodized aluminum, the main building material of the center. Brown and white lines complete the palette and suggest a flowing river. The asymmetric composition adds visual tension and a sense of strength. The identity is applied to printed materials for business use. The design continues the rolling wave theme of the architecture.

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Enable Change Brand Identity

Enable Change

Enable Change is a brand identity created for a professional working in change management. The identity uses a minimal approach, a bold type combination and one vibrant color. The logo symbol joins the initials I and L with the symbol of eternity, representing inclusion. The typefaces were selected to reflect change, with shapes that evolve and fluid transitions between thick and thin strokes. The color scheme is reduced and the graphic style is flat. The design and development took about two months in 2021.

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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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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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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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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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Khedr El Attar Brand Identity

Khedr El Attar

Khedr El Attar is a brand identity created for a trader of organic and raw products established in Cairo in 1945. The project combines a brand strategy with a visual system that reflects the new positioning of the brand. The identity retains the status of Khedr El Attar as a source for organic and raw goods. The visual system organises the business into three main subcategories: organic medicine, raw beauty and culinary products. Packaging design and brand guidelines complete the system, joining the old ethos of the trade with a modern presentation.

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Chongqing Poster Bag

Chongqing

Chongqing is a poster series about the city of Chongqing, China. The design combines famous landmarks with hot pot ingredients. Hongya Cave, the Chongqing Grand Theatre and the Yangtze River Ropeway are merged with hot pot bases. A panda is shown bathing in a hot pot, holding bamboo shoots and green onions, which adds a light and humorous tone. The posters are produced by inkjet printing on coated paper. The design is intended for airports and high speed rail stations, where travellers can find destination ideas. The same patterns can also be printed on paper bags.

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The Early Chapter Brand Identity

The Early Chapter

The Early Chapter is a brand identity created for an early childhood activities clubhouse in Singapore. The clubhouse helps children develop an interest in Mandarin through immersive play. The logo is built from simple shapes in red, yellow and blue, stacked to resemble a small hut. The hut form represents the community that the clubhouse aims to build. The negative space between the shapes forms the Chinese character for Mandarin, showing the focus on the Chinese language. A half sun suggests an uplifting environment for young children.

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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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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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