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Which came first: the chicken or the egg? That's the first question that usually has to be answered, but in this case there was another question too. When you want to taste a classic product in an unexpected and different way, what do you need? Well, first of all, an unexpected presentation that can stand out. That is what had to be created for the Avgoulakia brand, through a creative concept that could convey the uniqueness of the brand in a modern, different and playful way.
Emoji is a new design based on the popularity of mobile devices; it is to meet people's new needs for communication. Emoji, like any design branch, needs to take into account both practicality and beauty. "Mia" meets this requirement. It conveys meanings that cannot be expressed by words through a lovely image, thus enriching communication. In order to adapt to the progress of society, design is developed, and Emoji is a part of the development, which pushes the boundaries of design one step further.
Xphere is a corporate identity design created for the brand Rongxing. The name Xphere is derived from the Chinese brand name Rongxing, which means prosperous sphere. The identity joins the meaning of the Chinese name with the English name in one visual language. The mark is inspired by the shapes of a star, and a matching cut is applied to both the English and the Chinese logo marks. Bold colors and strong visuals highlight the high-end product line. Printed items use matte heavy paper, and the business card and the thank you card carry an embossed logo.
Yudong CUN is a mascot design created for Yudong village, a farmers' painting village in China. The mascot is based on the fish figure that is characteristic of the village. The fish is drawn as a simple cartoon character and is combined with local farmers' painting motifs and with the flag symbols of countries around the world. The result is a colorful set of images that joins local culture with an international visual style. The mascot has no fixed size and can be produced as a static or animated graphic.
Yincheng Inc Center Office is a wayfinding signage system created for an office building in Nanjing, China. The design extracts the straight lines of the high-rise facade and repeats them as black vertical stripes that match the grid pattern of the interior walls. The signs are made of stainless steel with baking paint and milled grooves, and measure 1500 by 50 by 20 millimeters. Flat lettering is applied in black and white, while cut-out lettering uses imitation antique copper. Elements and sizes are reduced to emphasize function.
The Sun From The East is an event image design created for a design university. The sun is used as the main visual element, because the sun rises in the east and reflects both the name of the school and its steady yearly growth. Circles and other geometric figures form the basic elements, and the composition was changed through long testing. The design is applied to posters, books and invitation cards. Bright film and fog film were applied to selected areas during printing to highlight the graphics. The posters measure 70 by 100 centimeters.
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Through analyzing the design, it is apparent to notice the designer’s focus on the essential attributes of both the horse and the seahorse, giving the design the strength and gracefulness that they represent. In the classical Arabic language Janan signifies the deepest chamber of the heart, where the purest form of emotion is expressed. With the designer’s geometric shapes and symbols connected, the design conveys flow and portrays depth. He included the heart in the character and the key, creating a bond and unity between them.
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HMP is a visual identity created for a mechanical engineering group. The logo underlines the strength of the company and clarifies its communication. The letters are formed in the same way the group stamps them on its pieces. Sketches and technical schemes in the background evoke the global support that HMP provides. Each area of expertise is marked by a pictogram and a specific color, selected with the client to explain the different services. The identity is adapted for digital and printed media, including business cards, letterhead paper and folders.
Zhuliguan is a themed hotel focusing on bamboo culture, The pattern looks like both a bamboo and swallows, making people to expect the start of a new journey. The logo presents a development from nothing to something, which originally comes from philosophical Taoism. Its change carries the philosophy of traditional Chinese Taoism "Out of Tao, One is born. Out of One, Two; Out of Two, Three; Out of Three, the created universe", implying "The Tao way follows nature".
The Cairo Citadel is a corporate identity created for a historic site in Egypt. The identity is built on the theme of contrast, reflected in the slogan City of Contrast. Black and white are the primary colors, and a secondary color refers to a historic event that took place inside the citadel. The bilingual logo is set in a block form that can be split into two rectangles placed opposite each other, suggesting cultural change. Helvetica Neue was chosen as the main typeface for its simple geometric forms. A signage system was later developed with the same concept.
Air Btn is a set of user interface elements designed for air treatment products such as ventilators, purifiers, humidifiers and dehumidifiers. The icons use widely understood symbols to show functions such as wind speed, humidification, sterilization and night light in an immediate way. Varied outline strokes give the elements a refined look and create a unified visual framework for the product family. The elements can be printed on control panels or made by injection molding with LED lighting. The smallest size is 6.4 by 6.4 millimeters.
Clatoz is a series of illustrations that express the emotions of many different people through patterns and color. The works are made with mixed media in two sizes, 24 by 17 centimeters and 29.7 by 21 centimeters. Color carries emotional meaning, such as passion in red and calm in blue. Dark shades suggest the hidden inner world of a person who does not speak. Layered patterns show how emotions become more complex. The illustrations are shown in galleries, where each drawing can become a tool for conversation.