Gradients blend thoughtfully into the background while a pixel imperfect duo of flowers stands strong at the forefront of this poster. Calling attention to a special flower exhibition at the Guangdong Museum of Art, the disjointed typography takes a stylistic cue from the overall graphic direction.
Created for the Spring Festival, this design is inspired by the tradition of friends and family uniting over a drink, reflecting on the ups and downs of the past year, and looking towards a bright future and what’s to come. Throughout the gatherings, a common thread rings true: resounding wishes of wellbeing, prosperity, and happiness. […]
This piece artfully portrays a tower of okchun-dang, a beloved traditional Korean sweet crafted from rice flour. Arranged in a spiral, the individual candies form the first character of the Korean word for “celebrate,” symbolizing the joyous spirit of festive occasions. The vibrant spring hues infuse the artwork with an exuberant energy, evoking the lively […]
Excalibur is a Tokyo-based art collective that specializes in pixel art. In a dizzying display of landscapes, icons, and characters, this piece depicts reincarnation in the contemporary era, based on the ideas of reincarnation found in Buddhist mythology. The team writes, “The information that is inflated with our emotions roars through virtual time and space, and […]
Paying homage to a specialty restaurant in Jeju, this poster captures the joy of the seaside and all its offerings — like catch-of-the-day 회 (hoe; a traditional Korean seafood dish) plus braised and grilled dishes. With a special shoutout to the restaurant owner Han Chun-soo, we’re delighted by the way this bold design is both […]
This whimsical design captures the essence of spring: playful, delightful, and light. Highlighter orange calligraphy sharply contrasts with the more muted tones of the photograph, yet the sense of movement persists throughout. The designer’s explorations into distinct Chinese typography make this stand out, anchoring a sense of fascination within the piece.
Bright splashes of color form the foundation of this maximalist poster, but it’s really the splattering of uniquely sized text that makes the design shine. The hierarchy of the writing and the alternating formats of vertical and horizontal text leave the viewer in a state of stimulation, drawn into the details of the Yuitakada flower […]
Promoting an afternoon of art hosted at an historic bathhouse-turned-arts center, this poster captivates with its cheerful, almost fairytale-like colors. The main image shows a fantastical event space that is both wedding venue and bathhouse. At the end of the aisle it reads, “family, Chuseok (Korean mid-autumn festival), bath.”
This playful dragon card created for the Year of the Dragon captures an abstract and spirited version of the formidable animal. With toned down pastels and a triage of red, blue, and pink, we feel a sense of calm and curiosity as we embrace the new year.
With soft curves and tapered edges, the calligraphic treatment used in this poster is highly reminiscent of Sini Arabic script. This poster draws us in with an enlightening affirmation and magnetic graphics, proclaiming that “the external teacher creates good fortune and internally obtains the source of the heart”.
