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Muse

Muse is an experimental design project studying the musical perception of the human through three installation experiences which provide different ways to experience music. The first is purely sensational using thermo-active material, and the second display the decoded perception of musical spatiality. The last is a translation between music notation and visual forms. People are encouraged to interact with the installations and explore the music visually with their own perception. The main message is that designers should be aware of how perception affects them in practice.

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Constellation

The packaging of the lighters represents Zippo’s core value, “We inspire.” The lighters are under a high-end product line for Zippo. To provide a comprehensive collection for Zippo enthusiastic, the packaging was exclusively developed as a limited edition with only a hundred units produced. The packaging engages the user by lighting up the zodiac signs. It enhances the esthetic aspect of the packaging and highlights the concept in a unique way. The structure of the packaging is designed specifically so it can stand upright and the lighters can be attached and displayed on the surface.

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Math Alive

Dynamic graphic motifs enrich the learning effect of math in the blended learning environment. Parabolic graphs from mathematics inspired the logo design. Letter A and V are connected with a continuous line, demonstrating the interaction between an educator and a student. It conveys the message that Math Alive guides users to become whiz kids in math. The key visuals represent the transformation of abstract math concepts into three-dimensional graphics. The challenge was to balance the fun and engaging setting for the target audience with professionalism as an educational technology brand.

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Wink Lashes

For the professional Wink Lashes series, a unique, attractive package was created, revealing the benefits of the brand. The graphic symbols help to display the main idea of the design - a magical transformation. The "Eye" image was a basis, whereas a separate visual element in the corresponding design was created for each product line. The correct use of color helped the brand embrace a complete look and effectively communicate with the customer. The developed design increased the level of brand awareness and popularity and made the TM more competitive.

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Cera Una Volta

Cera Una Volta(Once Upon a Time) is not just a wine but also a leap into the past. It was born from the dream of creating a small oenological jewel by treasuring the teachings of the ancestors and the winemaking techniques of the past. The idea of the creative concept of wine tells, in the simplicity of the fairy tale hyperbole well represented by the illustration on the label, the story of the birth of this wine and that of who produced it. The style chosen is deliberately fairytale, to give a magical touch to a wine that differs greatly from the classic style of Vermentino.

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Insecta Iridesse

The project disrupted the way colours and printing methods are traditionally presented by the print industry by showcasing the metallic print effects in the form of 3D iridescent gem-like jewellery pieces that look like rare insect species, and made almost entirely of paper printed with the new ink. The colour swatch was then completely reimagined into a fictional explorer's journal documenting the findings of these gem-like insects, showcasing the different print effects like never before.

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