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She was asked to create a cover illustration with the theme of Aichi Prefecture Festivals in order to spread the appeal of Aichi Prefecture (history, culture, industry, etc.) to the whole of Japan and the world. She observed festivals unique to Aichi through video and documents, captured their characteristics, and expressed the fun and uniqueness of the festivals in her own way through illustrations.
Continue readingThis thermos bottle is part of a broader product series that includes stamps, bookmarks, tapes, tote bags and other items. Inspired by astronauts, the designs convey a sense of weightlessness and explore the relationship between humanity and the universe. From a levitating, space themed cup to a tote bag featuring a hand holding an astronaut's lifeline, each product embodies imaginative storytelling. The collection aims to spark public curiosity about the cosmos and promote a rational and thoughtful perspective on humanity's place within it.
Continue readingSawamura Award 2024 is a key visual created for a company event for new employees, held at a traditional Kabuki theatre in Kyoto, Japan. The theme of the event was tradition and innovation. The letters of the word KABUKU were drawn with varied typography, so each letter works as both a letter and an illustration. Traditional Japanese colours and patterns taken from the theatre were combined with a fresh colour scheme. The key visual was applied to certificates, invitations shaped like show tickets, seals and publicity, giving the event a unified look.
Continue readingTiantai Huangcha is a brand identity and packaging design created for a regional yellow tea. The logo combines dot and leaf shapes in a simple graphic language. One circle symbolizes the essence of tea. Two circles express the interaction between people and nature. Three circles represent friends seated around a table to share tea. A tea lotus graphic below echoes the three dots and completes the mark. The packaging uses matte ceramic with metal handles, and the tea canister form follows the shape of the logo.
Continue readingEndangered Animal Atlas is a series of educational posters that presents 52 endangered animals. Each animal is illustrated with its English name and its conservation status. The posters support Persian speakers who are learning English, and they also inform readers about the state of wildlife. The illustrations are made with digital painting in a two-color scheme, which keeps every image simple and clear. Each poster measures 100 by 100 centimeters. The series joins vocabulary learning with information about species protection.
Continue readingBon Vivant is an information magazine distributed free of charge at credit union branches across Japan. Each bimonthly issue introduces local people, industries, regional products and tourist sites, connecting readers with the towns around them. The magazine measures 21 by 15 centimetres and contains about 15 pages. The cover illustration is hand drawn with brushes and acrylic paints on illustration board, using compasses, rulers and ruling pens, and is then refined in image editing software. Warm colours invite readers to take a copy home.
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