24 Solar Terms And Gods Illustrasiereeks by Zhejiang Firstdot is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Silwer in Grafika-, Illustrasie- en Visuele Kommunikasie-ontwerp Competition Category.
SilwerGrafika· 2025
24 Solar Terms And Gods Illustrasiereeks
Client: Nanji E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Grafika Category
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About 24 Solar Terms And Gods Illustrasiereeks
24 Sonterme en Gode is 'n illustrasiereeks wat elkeen van die 24 Chinese sonterme met 'n tradisionele godheid paar. Die kunswerke put uit mitologiese figure uit antieke Chinese klassieke werke en uit rotsgravure-vorms, met fyn detail en 'n rooi-en-swart kleurpalet. Elke illustrasie meet 594 by 420 millimeter en is voorberei vir sowel druk as digitale vertoning. 'n QR-kode in die regterkantste onderste hoek van elke illustrasie skakel na 'n webwerf met verduidelikings van die sonterme, verhale oor die godhede en landboukennis.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Silwer
24 Solar Terms And Gods Illustrasiereeks is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat 24 Solar Terms And Gods Illustrasiereeks 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. 24 Solar Terms And Gods Illustrasiereeks is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This illustration series centers on 24 solar terms, artfully reinterpreting their associated deities through modern design. The artworks reveal natural and cultural essence, merging tradition with modernity to revitalize ancient Chinese seasonal heritage in fresh visual forms. Meticulously crafted with intricate details and harmonious color palettes, this series cultivates an atmosphere that balances mystical allure and modern elegance.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 594mm × 420mm
- Tags
- Illustration Design, 24 Solar Terms and Traditional Deities, Petroglyph form, Modern Design, Website Interaction Design
- Production Technology
- The illustrations take inspiration from the petroglyph form, balancing meticulous detail with vivid hues to recreate Stone Age authenticity, effectively enhancing mythological immersion. Designed for adaptability across different media, they also ensure the optimal visual impact across both printed materials and digital displays while maintaining artistic coherence.
- Design Challenge
- The core challenge lies in artistically integrating 24 solar terms with deity imagery through modern design. These divine figures are hybrids of human, animal and mythological traits, embodying both natural charm and cultural identity. A striking red and black palette creates mystical and modern aesthetics, while the QR codes bridge physical and digital realms, enabling intuitive interaction and facilitating easy exploration of traditional culture.
- Research
- As a traditional festival system, the 24 solar terms reflect celestial patterns and natural cycles. Ancient Chinese relied on this calendar to guide activities, forming a cultural cornerstone of classical folk traditions. This illustration series reimagines traditional deities associated with 24 solar terms through modern design. By reinforcing their cultural connections, this series fosters both cultural accessibility and heritage transmission.
- Inspiration
- Drawing inspiration from mythological figures in ancient Chinese classics like Classic of Mountains and Seas, this series transforms folkloric imagery brimming with fantasy and mystique into contemporary art. The designer conducted profound research to extract essential cultural elements, then innovatively reinterpreted them through the lens of 24 solar terms. The resulting works preserve traditional charm while breathing modern vitality into each character.
- Project Duration
- The design and development of this project started in China, in 2021.
- Operation Flow
- To facilitate cultural exploration of 24 solar terms and traditional deities, each illustration features a QR code at the lower right corner. By scanning the code, viewers can access a dedicated website featuring rich content, including detailed solar term explanations, deity stories, and agricultural wisdom. All presented through vivid images and text, this interactive approach makes traditional cultural discovery both accessible and enjoyable.
- Team Members
- Qiaoling Xu
Miaomiao Qiu
Haokai Tang
Xiaofan Xu
Huijiao Jin
Weiwei Lou
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