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This is a series of poster designs Rui Ma created to raise the awareness of conserving biodiversity. The posters are designed as eight ways to protect biodiversity in both the English and Chinese languages. It includes: “Help the Bees”, “Protect Nature”, “Plant a Plant”, “Support Farms”, “Conserve Water”, “Recycle and Reuse”, “Take a Walk”, “Visit Botanical Gardens”.
Dodoshine is a brand identity created for an appliance brand that uses ultraviolet sterilization technology. The name refers to the Chinese habit of placing items in sunlight to kill bacteria, a practice linked both to a healthy lifestyle and to ultraviolet technology. The logotype is based on a bold sans serif typeface, with added serif details of the kind often used by fashion brands. The combination gives the brand a sunny and slightly fashionable image. The logotype can be printed on products and on marketing material at a minimum size of 34 by 10 millimeters.
Vanke City is a wayfinding signage system created for a mixed-use development in Yantai. The guide panels are made of ultra white tempered glass, a material chosen to stay visually quiet within the landscape. In sunlight the white information text blends with the background, so the panels recede among the walls, flowers and trees. The graphic language follows the interior design concept and uses pixel elements, a modular form and bright colors to build a recognizable brand image. Each panel measures 600 mm in width, 10 mm in depth and 2200 mm in height.
The logo of the School of Journalism is made up of a paradoxical graph which is composed of two books that toward different orientations. The books represent the knowledge which should be possessed by the students major in journalism profession. The books toward different orientations but combine with each other imply that the students in journalism profession should hold the objective and fair job prospect, and occupational attitude that concerns positive and negative views. At the same time, this figure also likes a nib, which symbolizes the critical spirit and sharp writing skills.
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Buddha Said is a series of illustrations based on the Dunhuang frescoes. Five classic stories from the frescoes are selected and redrawn for the series. The characters of each story are refined and combined with the scenes in a modern graphic style. Colors drawn from the Dunhuang murals give the images a grand and mysterious atmosphere. The illustrations are made with vector design software and printed at 800 by 800 millimeters in high resolution. The aim is to join tradition with modern design and to make these mural stories known to a wider public.
Dreamquark is an illustrated commercial brochure created for a technology company. The brochure measures 210 by 297 millimetres and explains the added value of the company in a clear way. The graphic style is inspired by the existing logo and is playful without being too minimalist. Illustrations and screenshots show the ease of use of Brain, an artificial intelligence solution. The brochure also presents the technical expertise of the company teams. The aim is to give a better understanding of the company activities.
The Mao Xin tea house was meant to bring out the beauty of oriental tea and it's culture. In particular this teas specialty which is two leaves to every one root. When them combine that with the local tea culture it is very easy to connect it with the Zen culture as many of plots are set out in a circular manner similar to a Japanese rock garden.
The Sound of Poetry is a key visual designed for a campaign with two parts: a poetry theater exploring voice and a workshop series on science fiction and the universe. The key visual takes the form of audio tracks, as seen on computer screens. Natural elements such as flames, leaves and corals are distorted into wave shapes, creating an exotic and surreal effect. The horizontal arrangement echoes the way lines of text are set in a poem. The folding poster is printed on fibrous paper, matted on one side to hold a deep black background, with the title in silver ink.
Travel and Happy Things is a series of illustrations about travel and joy. The series is painted by hand with acrylic paint, which is bright and waterproof. Each work measures 145 millimeters in height and 100 millimeters in width. One scene shows the harvest festival of the indigenous people of Taiwan, where people hold hands and dance around a bonfire. Another scene shows a single traveler walking at a calm pace in a foreign street. The colorful images recall the freedom of travel and social life that was limited during the pandemic.
Cicada Hui is a brand identity designed for an education provider that serves children aged three to fourteen. The logo is based on the basic form of a cicada, an insect that traditionally represents persistence, dreams, determination and good reputation. The open wings of the cicada express the intent to aim high. Yellow, green and blue are used to suggest youth and vitality. The matching sign uses wood as its main structure, with a slim aluminum frame and internal LED tubes. The base plate can be removed for easy maintenance.
Sprezzatura is a combination of retail, a social club, a studio, a bar, and more. However, in order to convey this message to its potential customers, its brand must evolve and show that it contains its true essence, character and vision. The logo identity was designed to truly represent Sprezzatura's brand, bring out its luxury yet playful character, embrace Italian character, and have enough flexibility to use in other related projects or materials needed in the future.
This is a set of type design that represents the combination of two different cultures Hanzi and Alphabet. The type design combines Hanzi character strokes and English letters. Each letter was designed with customized shapes from one or more parts of Hanzi strokes. The design was created by using contemporary visual languages along with bright colors.