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Posters

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Madame Butterfly Posters

Liudmila Shurygina Posters Graphic

Madame Butterfly

Madame Butterfly is a series of opera posters. Each poster shows an iconic portrait of a singing woman as the central figure of the opera plot and a symbol of passion. The series covers operas such as Madame Butterfly, Tosca and Norma, and reflects the tragic and dependent role of women in their librettos. Every composition presents the final scene, the culmination of the story. The design draws on minimal shapes, expressive painting and the Memphis style, with open colors and strong contrast. The posters are printed in A1 size on carton paper.

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Kanji Posters

ALICE XI ZONG Posters Graphic

Kanji

The Kanji shapes and strokes represent the initial state and infinite existence of the surroundings. Inspired by the brushstrokes of Chinese calligraphy, the study of contextual ideas, the blend of styles, and cultural attention, the inclusive mentality of the spaces in between the shapes conferred by the strokes shows exquisite elegance and luxuriant cultural implications of Chinese calligraphy. Each poster is made out of a combination of the traditional Chinese element, bringing all the inspirations together and creating a unique, delicate Chinese style of impressionism.

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Ten Posters

Kalyani Kamat Bambolkar Posters Graphic

Ten

The design is a campaign for Kingston University's Fashion show event. The photography for this campaign is done by creating 'X' marks by on a model's body which indicates the symbolism of clothes on one's body. 'X' also indicates the tenth anniversary of the fashion school of Kingston university. E-vite was sent to all the guests and posters and brochures were displayed in the Design Museum of London.

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Rules of War Posters

Mirna Noaman Posters Graphic

Rules of War

The Rules of War is a poster series about international humanitarian law and the rules of restraint in armed conflict. The series uses mostly negative space, with no colors, shapes or figures that could point to any side of a conflict. Four themes present the shared teachings of international humanitarian law and the Quran. The posters were created to bring these rules closer to Arabic speaking and Muslim audiences during Ramadan. Each poster measures 1000 by 700 millimeters and is made for both printed and digital use.

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Harlem Advocacy Posters

Jiaqi Song Posters Graphic

Harlem Advocacy

Harlem Advocacy is a series of advertising campaign posters created for a public health advocacy program based in Harlem, New York City. The posters combine a brand lock up with illustrated icons, and each icon represents one service, such as medical, social, educational or job related support. One main poster shows all icons together. For public distribution, the series is divided into single posters, each showing one icon in a large size. The visual style is influenced by pop art, so the services can be recognized quickly by local residents.

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Protect Biodiversity Posters

Rui Ma Posters Graphic

Protect Biodiversity

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”.

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Reconstruct Posters

Bo Wang Posters Graphic

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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Emotions Posters

Rui Ma Posters Graphic

Emotions

What would emotions look like in the visual world? This series of posters named Emotions represent four different types of basic emotions in visual form. The four emotions are Joy, Anger, Sadness, and Fear. The designer used contemporary visual language including abstract illustrations, vibrant colors, and dynamic typography to show the connection between emotions and facial expressions. In this design system, each visual language works as individual designs on its own. At the same time, all the poster designs work as a system.

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Breath Posters

Na An Posters Graphic

Breath

Breath is a series of posters created to encourage public health awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The posters use positive and negative shapes, combining the side profile of a face with the edge of a mask. The shared outlines suggest a symbiotic relationship between breathing and protection. Further elements such as the sky, the city, the heart and a heartbeat extend the theme to community and unity. The graphics are hand drawn and prepared with image editing software. Each poster measures 700 by 1000 millimetres.

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