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Bon Vivant Information Magazine

Kiyoka Yamazuki Information Magazine Graphic Monday, 21 September 2026

Bon Vivant

Bon Vivant is an information magazine distributed free of charge at credit union branches across Japan. Each bimonthly issue introduces local people, industries, regional products and tourist sites, connecting readers with the towns around them. The magazine measures 21 by 15 centimetres and contains about 15 pages. The cover illustration is hand drawn with brushes and acrylic paints on illustration board, using compasses, rulers and ruling pens, and is then refined in image editing software. Warm colours invite readers to take a copy home.

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Anthropology Chinese Textbook Graphics Design

Xu Tang Graphics Design Graphic Sunday, 20 September 2026

Anthropology Chinese Textbook

This is a key textbook in American universities, covering research methods, human evolution, and cultural development. The cover blends the letter A with the Chinese character for human, featuring an ape's leg and a modern human's leg to symbolize evolution and East-West fusion. This minimalist design highlights humanity's journey from primitive to modern, emphasizing growth in self-awareness and cultural development.

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Aisling Sans Typeface

Paul Robb Typeface Graphic Saturday, 19 September 2026

Aisling Sans

Aisling sans-serif typeface presents a fresh, modern reinterpretation of classic typographic traditions. Its generously proportioned letterforms strike a delicate balance between contemporary design sensibilities and typographic principles. Defined by subtle curves and distinctive shapes, Aisling has a restrained yet confident character. Prioritizing clarity and legibility, it is a versatile choice for a wide range of applications, from print to digital media, where both visual appeal and functional readability are essential.

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Aprex Family Typeface Specimen

Paul Robb Typeface Specimen Graphic Friday, 18 September 2026

Aprex Family

Aprex font perfectly balances the minimalist qualities associated with contemporary sans with flair within the width of the counters and comfortable, breathable apertures. Throughout weights and sizes, the typeface has great legibility and good contrast between positive and negative space, making it stunningly versatile. With a seamless combination of contemporary details and classic styles, Aprex draws inspiration from the mid-century humanist and grotesques typefaces. Each weight includes more than 700 glyphs.

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Cloud Living Room Corporate Logo

Xiaobing Cheng Corporate Logo Graphic Thursday, 17 September 2026

Cloud Living Room

Cloud Living Room is a corporate logo created for an urban exhibition and reception space in Shenzhen. The mark is centered on the idea of a window, framing a view of the city and its future. The modular form is drawn from the opening movement of windows, and it also recalls the slider components used in technological interactions. The logo is built on the golden ratio and is printed with Pantone spot colors. The design aims to express openness and to connect urban culture with technology.

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Beijing Happy Valley Illustration Series

Wu Yao Illustration Series Graphic Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Beijing Happy Valley

The two illustrations attempt to combine multiple styles such as New Chinese style and Pop. The project has too many elements and designers hope to put these elements in a reasonable and harmonious way within the same visual system. The other design style is bolder with more vivid color contrast on top of ensuring the completeness of the picture bringing greater visual impact to people. Designers made many attempts to visualize and reshape the two classic mythological stories of Qi Tian Da Sheng and Nezha Naohai and integrate them together.

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Design Trend of the Day

Design Trend of the DaySpecial CoverageMonday, 14 September 2026

Emerging Styles and Creative Directions.

Design trends shape the way we live, work and experience the World. Everyday, we explore an original design trend, featuring emerging styles, changing aesthetics and new creative directions in architecture, fashion, graphics, products and more. Discover approaches recognized by award-winning designers worldwide. Visit us everyday to stay ahead and get inspired by what is next in design.

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