Jiangxi Illustrated Serie de Ilustracións by Wang Ying

Jiangxi Illustrated Serie de Ilustracións by Wang Ying is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award de Ferro in Deseño Gráfico, Ilustración e Comunicación Visual Competition Category.

FerroGráfico· 2024

Jiangxi Illustrated Serie de Ilustracións

by Wang Ying

Client: Northeastern University of China

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Gráfico Category

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The Design

About Jiangxi Illustrated Serie de Ilustracións

Jiangxi Illustrated é unha serie de ilustracións dixitais sobre a cultura local de Jiangxi, China. As ilustracións presentan paisaxes rexionais, folclore e tradicións nun estilo visual moderno. Os debuxos de liña foron elaborados en Procreate, e a coloración completouse en Photoshop. Cada imaxe mide 3600 por 3600 píxeles a 300 ppp en cor RGB. A serie une temas culturais tradicionais con métodos de ilustración contemporáneos. O obxectivo é aumentar a valoración pública do patrimonio de Jiangxi e apoiar a súa preservación.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Jiangxi Illustrated Serie de Ilustracións gañou o A' Design Award de Ferro, un recoñecemento prestixioso outorgado a bos deseños que cumpren os requisitos profesionais e industriais esperados de creacións ben deseñadas. Os gañadores Ferro demostran a gran habilidade, a alta especialización, a comprensión experta e a capacidade creativa dos seus creadores. Espérase que Jiangxi Illustrated Serie de Ilustracións sexa unha creación moi apreciada, admirada e querida que é práctica e innovadora. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as mellores prácticas do sector e ten características técnicas competentes ligadas ao saber facer e ao talento. Jiangxi Illustrated Serie de Ilustracións é respectado pola súa minuciosidade e está deseñado para proporcionar melloras na calidade de vida que axudan a facer do mundo un lugar mellor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The work uniquely intertwines Jiangxi's rich cultural connotations with modern illustration techniques, creating a visually striking expression of Jiangxi's local culture. This endeavor isn't just about preserving the past; it's about revitalizing it for the present and future. The illustrations serve as ambassadors, igniting a renewed love and appreciation for Jiangxi's cultural legacy while inspiring a commitment to its preservation.
Dimensions & Packaging: 3600 x 3600 pixels, 300dpi, RGB.
Tags: Chinese Culture, Jiangxi, Illustration, Commercial Illustration, Cultural Fusion, Digital Artistry
Production Technology: The series of illustrations was created using Photoshop and Procreate software. Procreate software is primarily responsible for drafting and creating line drawings, while Photoshop is mainly used for coloring. The full utilization of the characteristics of both software programs results in beautifully detailed illustrations.
Design Challenge: The primary creative hurdle in the design process arises from cultural transformation. It involves integrating traditional Jiangxi local culture with modern illustration technology to ensure that the resulting form possesses both contemporary aesthetics and cultural resonance. Maintaining a balance between cultural preservation and innovation is crucial, necessitating consideration of how to preserve the original essence of the work while infusing it with freshness and distinctiveness.
Research: The study investigates how modern illustration techniques can enhance appreciation for Jiangxi's local culture and advocate for its preservation. Employing a multidisciplinary approach, it explores the fusion of traditional Jiangxi culture with contemporary illustration practices, identifies resonant themes, and examines the potential of illustrations in promoting local culture.
Inspiration: The design inspiration draws from Jiangxi's rich cultural tapestry, blending tradition with modernity to create captivating illustrations. Each stroke on the digital canvas serves as a portal to Jiangxi's landscapes, folklore, and vibrant traditions, bridging the gap between past and present. Age-old narratives are reimagined to breathe new life into Jiangxi's heritage, sparking curiosity and excitement, attracting more people to join the team of Jiangxi cultural heritage.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2022 in Jiangxi, China, was completed in June 2023 in Liaoning, China, and was exhibited at the undergraduate graduation design exhibition of Northeastern University in China in June 2023.
Operation Flow: Using modern illustrations to evoke audience appreciation for Jiangxi's culture and ignite awareness in protecting its cultural heritage.
Image Credits: Image #1 : Illustration Wang Ying 2023.
Image #2 : Illustration Wang Ying 2023.
Image #3 : Illustration Wang Ying 2023.
Image #4 : Illustration Wang Ying 2023.
Image #5 : Illustration Wang Ying 2023.