Press Release
A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Goes to Pai Illustration by Cheng Xiangsheng
Cheng Xiangsheng recognized for graphics, illustration and visual communication design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category for Pai Illustration by Cheng Xiangsheng. The award was conferred within the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Pai Illustration
Pai is a series of four digital illustrations about loneliness. The series presents loneliness as an endless loop, showing the feeling as a complex state rather than a single experience. Lines, colors and forms are used to express isolation and the wish for connection. Rich colors and detailed figurative elements carry the narrative. The illustrations were drawn on a tablet with a digital painting application, at a size of 2048 by 2048 pixels. The work responds to reduced personal contact during the pandemic. Prints are planned for galleries and digital versions for online exhibitions.
About Cheng Xiangsheng
Cheng Xiangsheng, New media artists (NFT artists, emoji designers, Illustrators, Photographers), from 2004 to 2008, studied under the famous photographer Chen Baosheng and obtained a bachelor's degree in photography,from 2011 to 2014, he studied with the famous artist Ren Jian and obtained a master's degree in art and design, in 2012, he participated in the MIUI 2nd Global Mobile Phone Theme Design Competition, the work Magic world won the Creative Award;Since 2017, his Emoji works have been downloaded and sent hundreds of millions of times on the WeChat platform; he won the 2020-2021 Bronze A' Design Award and A' Design Award; he signed a contract with NFT China to create Mask punk.
Award Record
Cheng Xiangsheng is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2022 - 2023 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award
The A' Graphic Design Award is an international graphic design competition recognizing good graphic designs by best creative agencies and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to graphic designers, communication designers, graphic artists and illustrators from all countries. Typical entries include logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs and business cards. The awarded graphic designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/graphics
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/147092
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/147092
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!147092
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/293822
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://cxsip.com/
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Pai Illustration
- Function
- Illustration
- Category
- Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Branding & Advertising and Arts
- Colors
- Midnight Blue, Navy, Dark Orange, Dark Slate Gray and Dark Violet
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Cheng Xiangsheng
- Country
- Canada
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #147092
Credits
- Image Credits
- new media artist Xiangsheng Cheng,Annual Work No. 1, 2022.; new media artist Xiangsheng Cheng, sAnnual Work No. 2, 2022.; new media artist Xiangsheng Chengg, Annual Work No. 3, 2022.; new media artistXiangsheng Cheng, Annual Work No. 4, 2022.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This series of four illustrations portrays loneliness in a unique and imaginative manner. The artist utilizes various visual elements, including lines, colors, and forms, to create a compelling narrative that showcases the complexity of loneliness. With rich colors and intricate details, the illustrations reflect the artist's imagination and skill. What sets this series apart is its depiction of loneliness as an endless loop. This imaginative approach provides a multi-faceted portrayal of emotions, emphasizing the fact that loneliness is not just a simple, singular experience, but a complex and nuanced one.
- Inspiration
- The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated feelings of loneliness and the desire for connection through reduced interpersonal communication. To showcase this emotional state, a series of four paintings were created to depict the various forms and expressions of loneliness. as line, color, and form to convey the emotions of isolation and the longing for connection. These paintings serve as a poignant reminder of the pandemic's impact on mental health and the importance of empathy and understanding during these difficult times.
- Research
- The design research behind this series of artworks involved exploring ways to visually convey a story through the use of specific elements and lines. The goal was to present the narrative from a wider perspective while including meaningful and symbolic details. The methods used in the research included examining similar works for inspiration and experimenting with various techniques to achieve the desired outcome. Tools used in this process include various software and hardware tools for digital creation. The results of the research are a series of works that effectively convey the intended story through the use of carefully designed elements.
- Challenge
- The most challenging aspect of this series is interpreting emotions through painting, as it is difficult to translate feelings and sensations into graphics and lines while also explaining cultural nuances with figurative techniques. Overcoming these obstacles requires extensive research, experimenting with various artistic techniques, and a deep understanding of emotional and cultural subtleties. Despite the obstacles, the final result is a series of works that effectively convey the intended story and emotions through thoughtful and deliberate design.
- Realization and Technology
- In the creation of this series of illustrations, various hardware and software tools were utilized to bring the designs to life. The primary tools used included an iPad Pro, an Apple Pencil, and additional hardware devices. The illustrations were created using software such as Procreate, which is a digital illustration and painting application. These tools allowed the artist to bring their vision to life and to create high-quality digital illustrations with precision and detail. The use of cutting-edge technology and equipment ensured that the final product met the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship.
- Operation and Interaction
- The series of works will be transformed into quantitative prints for display in galleries and digital artwork for display in online exhibitions.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in Dalian in October 2022 until now.
- Specifications
- The dimensions of the design are 2048 pixels in width and 2048 pixels in height.
- Keywords
- illustration, Art, digital art, Fantasy, Figurative, Creativity
