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The Ancient Mexicans Exhibition Identity

Udem Universidad de Monterrey Exhibition Identity Cultural Heritage Thursday, 21 August 2025

The Ancient Mexicans

The Ancient Mexicans is a graphic identity for a permanent exhibition of Mexican pre-Hispanic cultures at the Museum of the Northeast in Monterrey, Mexico. The identity is based on the concept of constellations. A grid of points was placed over images of selected exhibition pieces, and squares and their variations were used to create pictograms for each culture and theme. The pictograms are reflected and repeated to form patterns that work as modules and adapt to each application. Information design within the exhibition supports the visitor experience.

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Tamausagi Bottled Japanese Tea

Hisamichi Kasai Bottled Japanese Tea Packaging Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Tamausagi

Tamausagi is a bottled Japanese tea brewed with Uji Gyokuro, a tea made with the traditional Uji method of Kyoto. The bottle has a simple form inspired by wabi-sabi, the Japanese aesthetic of simplicity. The symbol is a rabbit that guided the guardian god of Uji. The bottle depicts a moonlit night with thin clouds, a reference to the Gyokuro method of shading tea leaves from the sun. Gold decoration with a rough texture and a subdued gleam is applied. The black bottle blocks light and protects the tea. A circular window in the box reveals the rabbit symbol.

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Hill of Owls Book Design

Aurimas Mickus Book Design Print Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Hill of Owls

The designer aimed for the book not only to remind of the past, but also to reflect the present, so the bright orange and black colours was chosen, which is a symbol of energy, creativity, and the thematic colour of the present institution at the premises. The book is designed in a minimalistic way while the sleeve itself has no title, only the period of time and a stylized owl encoded on its front, which is a symbolic way of marking the centenary and school location. Classic printing technologies, such as offset printing and hot stamp foiling, was used to achieve the result.

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Hoshino Jinja Shrine

Shigetaka Mohizuki Shrine Cultural Heritage Monday, 18 August 2025

Hoshino Jinja

It is an innovative approach that combines old and new technologies, such as the traditional Japanese traditional construction method that does not use any metal fittings, Ishiba-building and limit strength calculation based on modern structural analysis. The design, composed of horizontal and vertical lines, is highly aesthetic and has been described as attractive structural beauty based on the unique Japanese sense of beauty.

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Cosmos Datong Brand Design

Beijing Jiaotong University Brand Design Graphic Sunday, 17 August 2025

Cosmos Datong

Cosmos Datong is a packaging design for a local pastry brand from the ancient city of Datong in Shanxi, China. Four sets of thematic illustrations show the historical features of the city in different periods. The illustrations combine local folk style with the oriental aesthetics of the new Chinese style, and use the traditional color palette of Shanxi shadow puppetry. The outer box is made of cardboard with a smooth UV coating, hot stamped text and die cut edges. The gift box holds three smaller boxes and is intended for festive occasions.

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Monet VR Color-blind Diagnosis System

Shuaicheng Dong VR Color-blind Diagnosis System Interface Saturday, 16 August 2025

Monet

Monet is a VR color-blind diagnosis system that transforms how colorblind individuals perceive the world. It combines cutting-edge VR technology with an easy-to-use digital app, providing a holistic solution for color vision deficiency. With Monet, users can regularly assess their eye condition, encounter the full range of colors, and connect with a supportive community that promotes a sense of belonging. By addressing the needs of approximately 300 million colorblind individuals globally, Monet brings affordable, precise, and efficient color-blindness diagnosis to the forefront.

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