Shimizu Ryo Receives the A' Design Award for Event Visual Identity in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design

Shimizu Ryo recognized for graphics, illustration and visual communication design by the international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Event Visual Identity by Shimizu Ryo, designed for Ryukoku Museum, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category. The result belongs to the 2019 - 2020 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.

More About Event Visual Identity

An exhibition that takes up a popular character called Sanzo Hoshi from a completely different perspective. Therefore, designers tried a new approach to visual design. It has a three-dimensional composition with a depth that makes the painting hollow with the silhouette of a person.While appealing that Xuanzui and Sanzo Hoshi are the same people, designers made a strategy to have the silhouette remember the iconic image.

Award Record

Shimizu Ryo is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. All of the awards belong to the 2019 - 2020 edition 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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to graphic designers, communication designers, graphic artists and illustrators from all countries. Entries typically include logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs and business cards. Awarded graphic designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/graphics

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://designers.org/88556
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/88556
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!88556
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/253668
Further Information from the Laureate: http://lloon.jp/

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Event Visual Identity
Function: Visual Identity
Category: Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
Discipline: Communication Design
Industry: Branding & Advertising and Arts
Colors: Sienna, Black, Gray, White and Goldenrod
Images: 5
Client: Ryukoku Museum

The Recognition

Laureate: Shimizu Ryo
Country: Japan
Recognition: A' Design Award
Edition: 2019 - 2020
Design ID: #88556

Credits

Image Credits: Photo: SHIMIZU Ryo

Design Details

Unique Properties: An exhibition that takes up a popular character called Sanzo Hoshi from a completely different perspective. Therefore, We tried a new approach to visual design. It has a three-dimensional composition with a depth that makes the painting hollow with the silhouette of a person.
Inspiration: Based on the story about Xuan (Sanzo Hoshi), we made my first image grow. In addition, we have interviewed a huge amount of materials related to him and the image that the exhibition aims for. We also grasped the space of the venue in advance and made an alignment with the visuals.
Research: Based on the story about Xuan, we made my first image grow. In addition, we have interviewed a huge amount of materials related to him and the image that the exhibition aims for. We also grasped the space of the venue in advance and made an alignment with the visuals.
Challenge: I iconified the silhouette of the ginseng and arranged the same illustration as the taste.
Realization and Technology: By widely placing the name Xuan, we aimed to appeal the exhibition title. In addition, the color design was adjusted to the taste of the exhibit, and the design was integrated including the venue.
Operation and Interaction: I iconified the silhouette of the ginseng and arranged the same illustration as the taste. Aiming for visual appeal with titles and icons
Project Duration and Location: The project started in October 2014 and finished August 2015.
Specifications: While appealing that Xuanzui and Sanzo Hoshi are the same people, We made a strategy to have the silhouette remember the iconic image.
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