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Monk Font Typeface Design

Monk Font

Monk seeks a balance between the openness and legibility of humanist sans serifs and a more regularized character of the square sans serif. Although originally designed as a Latin typeface it was decided early on that it needed a wider dialogue to include an Arabic version. Both Latin and Arabic design us the same rationale and the idea of shared geometry. The strength of the parallel design process allows the two languages to have balanced harmony and grace. Both Arabic and Latin work seamlessly together having shared counters, stem thickness, and curved forms.

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C'YiShu Corporate Identity

C'YiShu

C'YiShu is a corporate identity created for a studio that combines architectural interior design with piano education. The identity is built around a custom symbol that joins Chinese characters with spatial form. Auxiliary graphics represent the business areas of the studio, which include design, piano, coffee, and furniture. The symbol works as a complete visual system rather than a single logo. Applications include notebooks, business cards, envelopes, cloth bags, and brooches, made with silver printing, white hot stamping, specialty paper, and metal laser cutting.

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Mitsubishi eK X (Cross) Brochure

Mitsubishi eK X (Cross)

Mitsubishi eK X is a brochure created for a crossover kei car. The brochure presents the vehicle as a compact model with an SUV character, active styling and low fuel consumption. The layout follows the Cute Beast concept that also guided the exterior design of the car. A bold combination of yellow and black is used to attract attention at first sight. Each function and performance feature is shown in a clear order. The brochure was made to reach customers who want to try something new.

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The Armor Costume for a Character

The Armor

The Armor is a theatrical costume created for the character Richard III in a stage production of a Shakespeare play. The costume is made from recycled and disused materials. Metal lines are sewn onto a twill jacket, while overlapping leather gaiters form a separate structure joined by leather straps and buckles. A chainmail glove closes the sleeve, and a velvet hat lined with metal strips serves as a helmet. The six parts can be added or removed as the character changes during the play. The design reflects both the king and the vulnerable man within him.

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Si Me Quiero Web Design and UX

Si Me Quiero

The "Sí, Me Quiero" website is a space that helps to be oneself. To carry out the project, interviews had to be conducted and the social and cultural context in relation to women had to be explored; her projection in society and with herself. It was concluded that the web would be an accompaniment and would be carried out with an approach of helping to love oneself. In the design it is reflected simplicity with neutral tones using red contrasts to draw attention to certain actions, colors of the brand of the book published by the client. The inspiration came from constructivism art.

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Xiaohutuxian Xinyouran Wine Boxes

Xiaohutuxian Xinyouran

Xiaohutuxian Xinyouran is a packaging design for liquor bottles. The box is shaped like a bamboo slip, the writing surface used in ancient China before paper. The box opens in the same way as a bamboo slip book, so opening the package recalls opening a book of wisdom. Inside, a pair of Chinese ink paintings shows a range of mountains, a traditional symbol of wisdom. The mountains are drawn with two-dimensional codes, joining Chinese culture with modern technology. The package is made of cardboard and measures 150 by 120 by 300 millimeters.

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