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Ancient Village Illustration

Jijing Ju Illustration Graphic Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Ancient Village

Old Town of Lijiang is a series of illustrations created to present and protect the culture of an ancient town in China. The illustrations show cultural heritage elements, local scenes and layered colours in a national style. Each image is drawn with vector design software at 800 by 800 millimetres and reproduced with high quality printing technology. The series shares the natural and human heritage of Lijiang in a visual language suited to modern taste. The aim is to raise public awareness of traditional village culture and its protection.

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KK-Park Signage System

Updesign Signage System Graphic Monday, 3 August 2026

KK-Park

KK-Park is a signage system for a cultural and leisure block in Yancheng, China. The site, a former playground, was renovated as a place for cultural exchange between China and South Korea. The design reinterprets Korean elements, including the ribbons of traditional Korean costume, the traditional color scheme known as Obangsaek and the strokes of Korean characters. The signs follow the belt-like loop of the site. Tall wayfinding signs stand near each entrance to guide visitors. The boards are made of bent stainless steel, prefabricated and installed on site.

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Stacked Glyphs Characters Typography

Stack Glyphs Characters Typography Graphic Sunday, 2 August 2026

Stacked Glyphs

In Chinese culture, a special type of character called Stacked Character refers to the character formed by overlapped glyphs. Most of these superimposed characters are uncommon and are gradually replaced by commonly used characters nowadays. So that Stack Glyphs constructed the characters using graphical symbols, collected these lost chinese characters.

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Eastern Seawall Signage System and Environmental Graphic

Updesign Signage System and Environmental Graphic Graphic Saturday, 1 August 2026

Eastern Seawall

Eastern Seawall is a signage system designed for a coastal promenade in Dapeng Peninsula, Shenzhen, China. Six separate sections along a 32 kilometre shoreline are linked by one unified visual language. Signboards, site maps and ecology introductions are placed along roads and entrances. Arrows shaped by tidal flow give clear guidance. The boards are made of anti-corrosion merbau hardwood with a steel cross bracing skeleton. Modular structures allow flexible assembly on seawalls, steps, slopes and reefs, and reduce wind loads in a salty and humid climate.

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Chang'an Still Illustration Series

Wu Yao Illustration Series Graphic Friday, 31 July 2026

Chang'an Still

Ancient China's Xi'an was called Chang'an Xi'an. In the Chang'an Still Illustration Series, designers envision the reappearance of the scenes recalling the stories that happened in the magical land in ancient times. Look at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in the distance, feel the city that never sleeps at night, see the magnificent Daming Palace, see the ancient city wall with a sense of story, and there are so many scenic spots people can't wait to see. The illustration series is filled with the infinite charm of Xi'an.

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Tibet Shannan Corporate Identity

HE LIU Corporate Identity Graphic Thursday, 30 July 2026

Tibet Shannan

Tibet Shannan project aimed at promoting the tourism industry in Shannan. By creating a representative logo to extend the impression of the city through systematic products and tourist guides. The inspiration for the logo is drawn from the features of Shannan and simplified into symbols through contemporary art. The logo itself is versatile and scalable, able to seamlessly integrate into different products. This work hopes to bring a positive and interesting energy to the audience, better meeting the needs of the modern market and helping this ancient city showcase its diverse aspects.

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