Balhae طراحی کاراکتر by Ziwan Li is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 جایزه آهنی A' Design Award in هنر دیجیتال Competition Category.

آهنهنر دیجیتال· 2024

Balhae طراحی کاراکتر

by Ziwan Li

Client: Ziwan Li

جایزه آهنی A' Design Award Winner in هنر دیجیتال Category

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The Design

About Balhae طراحی کاراکتر

پیشینه این پروژه داستان جونگهیه، شاگرد، و استاد یو، مربی‌اش را دنبال می‌کند که به روستای گیرو احضار شده‌اند تا ارواح را از دریاها برانند. این سفر، فرهنگ و آیین‌های عرفانی بالهه را آشکار می‌سازد. این پروژه طراحی کاراکتر به تمدن بالهه ادای احترام می‌کند و تاریخ را با فانتزی در هم می‌آمیزد. شیفتگی هنرمند نسبت به تاریخ، فرهنگ و مد، نه تنها جذابیت زیبایی‌شناختی و داستان‌سرایی کاربردی به این پروژه طراحی می‌بخشد، بلکه وزن تاریخی و حسی شاعرانه نیز به آن می‌افزاید.

The Recognition

About the جایزه آهنی A' Design Award

Balhae طراحی کاراکتر برنده جایزه آهنی A' Design Award است، شناختی معتبر که به طراحی‌های خوبی اعطا می‌شود که الزامات حرفه‌ای و صنعتی مورد انتظار از آفرینش‌های خوب طراحی‌شده را برآورده می‌کنند. برندگان آهن مهارت بزرگ، تخصص بالا، درک کارشناسانه و ظرفیت خلاقانه سازندگان خود را نشان می‌دهند. از Balhae طراحی کاراکتر انتظار می‌رود آفرینشی بسیار ارجمند، ستوده و دوست‌داشتنی باشد که کاربردی و نوآورانه است. این طراحی برنده جایزه آهنی A' Design Award بهترین رویه‌های صنعت را یکپارچه می‌کند و ویژگی‌های فنی شایسته‌ای دارد که با دانش عملی و استعداد پیوند خورده است. Balhae طراحی کاراکتر به سبب دقتش محترم است و برای عرضه بهبودهای کیفیت زندگی که به بهتر شدن جهان کمک می‌کنند طراحی شده است.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Set in the flourishing ancient kingdom of Balhae, 926 CE, this story follows apprentice Junghyae and her mentor, Master Yoo, called to Gyeru village. Tasked with banishing spirits from the shallow seas to ensure safe mermaid hunting for the locals, their journey illuminates the era's rich culture and mystical practices. This character design project is a visual homage to Balhae's lost civilization, blending history and fantasy through art.
Dimensions & Packaging: size: 127 cm * 127 cm, 300 dpi
Tags: 2D, Character Design, Digital Arts, Fantasy, History
Production Technology: Character designs in this series are designed with pencil and rendered in Procreate software and Photoshop CC software.
Design Challenge: Balhae was a historical kingdom that was conquered by the Khitans in 926 CE. Its legacy is somewhat enigmatic due to the scarcity of surviving artifacts, artworks, or detailed contemporary accounts about its culture, as it faded from history centuries ago. Undertaking a project to resurrect Balhae's rich cultural tapestry without abundant reference material was a formidable challenge.
Research: To reconstruct the lost civilization of Balhae authentically, I extensively researched historical descriptions, geographical studies, and neighboring societies. This included delving into customs, religious practices, military strength, and climate conditions of nearby regions like the Tang Dynasty, Khitans, Koguryo, Paekche, and Silla. Synthesizing this data, I engaged in speculation to envision Balhae's unique cultural identity, creating a credible representation of its vibrant society. This project aimed to honor Balhae's historical significance and imagine the daily lives of its people.
Inspiration: The artist is deeply fascinated by the nuances of history, culture, and historical fashion. They delved into the history of the lost kingdom of Balhae, marveling at the richness and vibrancy of a culture that thrived thousands of years ago. They felt a profound sense of loss for such cultures that have vanished in the tides of history. Inspired by Balhae's legacy, they embarked on a creative journey to resurrect this long-forgotten culture through a fantasy narrative.
Project Duration: 2 months, Los Angeles, January 2022
Operation Flow: The key of this design lies in reviving lost cultures through a meticulous fusion of imagination and the scant textual references sourced by the artist from academic literature, paintings, and sculptures of neighboring countries associated with the lost culture. By imaginatively blending these elements, the artist breathes life into the forgotten cultural narratives.
Patents: Image #1: Image Ziwan Li, Master Yoo Traveling Outfit, 2022.
Image #2: Image Ziwan Li, Apprentice Junghyae, 2022.
Image #3: Image Ziwan Li, Apprentice Junghyae Ritual Outfit, 2022. 2022.
Image #4: Image Ziwan Li, Mermaid, 2022.
Image Credits: Image #1: Image Ziwan Li, Master Yoo Traveling Outfit, 2022.
Image #2: Image Ziwan Li, Apprentice Junghyae, 2022.
Image #3: Image Ziwan Li, Apprentice Junghyae Ritual Outfit, 2022. 2022.
Image #4: Image Ziwan Li, Mermaid, 2022.