DZGN

DZGN

DZGN featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Bead

There is a Chinese saying that good medicine is bitter, but good for health. Traditional Chinese medicine has always been known for its bitter taste, and most children are unwilling to take it when ill. In Chinese folk, many people have the habit of eating a candy after drinking traditional Chinese medicine. Inspired by this custom, this design adds fruit-flavored burst beads to the oral liquid bottle, which are orange, mango and green apple flavors. This design makes the process of drinking medicine, which is originally painful for children, more fun and enjoyable.

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Memories of the East Street in Xi'an

The Memories of the East Street in Xi'an is a slice-by-slice study of the city of Xi'an. The entire book contains hand-drawn illustrations, architectural mapping, trademark advertisements, documentary photographs, and newspaper copies. At the same time, a variety of printing techniques are used to fully reflect the editor's original concept of presenting and reconstructing local memory through artistic intervention.

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Freeway Loud

We where inspired by the industrial process and the technology involved in all the shoe construction process. As reference we used a lot of company local machines that are used on the shoe construction process. The idea was to give the product a modern aspect by the use of futuristic elements and the industrial machines that brings the shoe to life.

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Maquera

In the heart of Ardeche, a secluded region in France, an infused liquor bottle is born. Maquera's packaging forges a direct connection with enthusiasts, introducing a container intentionally designed for a new homemade infusion after enjoying its original contents. A replaceable label overlaps a screen print, creating an asymmetry. Crafted from durable materials, it becomes infinitely reusable. This approach addresses consumer concerns, making the product stand out on the shelf while being entirely sustainable.

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Arts Fund

This project is a visual system for the Communication University of Zhejiang for the China Arts Foundation's Character Design Talent Training Programme, combining CUZ with the traditional motifs of Chinese opera and combining Chinese elements with Latin letters to express the cultural exchange between East and West. The overall visual framework is built around a Swiss internationalist style, which is broken up by CUZ, making the design both functional and post-modern in its visual form.

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Lays Dungeons and Dragons

AY’s went to the movies with epic new packaging and an influencer kit tie-in for the 2023 blockbuster Dungeons and Dragons, Honor Among Thieves. With flavor as our guide, we rolled the dice and entered the legendary world of Dungeons and Dragons, joining the millions of adventurers ready for a taste of excitement. The main character in our campaign was The Potato, a character in the movie And Yes An actual potato. After all, every bag of Lay’s Potato Chips in the U.S. is made from our very own chip perfecting potatoes grown on over 100 farms across the US and a handful in Canada.

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