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Base Hoʻokāhua Kilokilo Kiʻi na Lance Francisco

ʻO Base Hoʻokāhua Kilokilo Kiʻi na Lance Francisco he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2025 A' Design Award Keleawe ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Kiʻi, Kiʻi Paʻi a me Kamaʻilio ʻIke.


KeleaweKiʻi· 2025

Base Hoʻokāhua Kilokilo Kiʻi

na Lance Francisco

Mea Kūʻai: Lance Francisco

Mea Lanakila A' Design Award Keleawe ma ka Māhele Kiʻi

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Nā Waihoʻoluʻu

Ka Hoʻolālā

E Pili Ana iā Base Hoʻokāhua Kilokilo Kiʻi

ʻO Base kekahi hoʻokāhua kilokilo kiʻi no kahi hōʻailona waiwai hoʻomana Kina. Hoʻonoho ka logo i ka huapalapala b i loko o kahi hana ulana i hoʻoulu ʻia e ka nonoho Kina, he hana noʻeau kahiko e pili ana i ka lōkahi a me ka laki maikaʻi. Hōʻike nā kumu ulana hou ʻana i ke ʻano poʻai o ka manaʻoʻiʻo. Ua hoʻoponopono ʻia kahi papa waihoʻoluʻu o ka ʻeleʻele, ʻulaʻula, a me ke gula no ka hoʻohana ʻana ma ka paʻi a me ka lako lekiō. Loaʻa i ka ʻōnaehana kahi logo hiki ke hoʻonui a hoʻoemi ʻia, nā huapalapala hōʻailona, nā kumu hana ponoʻī, ka hoʻolako pahu a me ka hoʻolālā pūnaewele. ʻO ka pahuhopu ka mālama ʻana i ka moʻomeheu e kūpono mau ai i kahi hanauna hou.

Ka Hoʻomaikai

E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Base Hoʻokāhua Kilokilo Kiʻi i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Base Hoʻokāhua Kilokilo Kiʻi he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Base Hoʻokāhua Kilokilo Kiʻi i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Ma Hope o ka Hoʻolālā

ʻEke Nūhou

Nā hōʻoia, nā lālā hui a me nā kikoʻī ʻenehana i hāʻawi ʻia e ka mea hoʻolālā.

Nā ʻAno Kūʻokoʻa
Base’ visual identity modernizes Chinese religious goods while staying true to cultural heritage. The logo subtly incorporates the letter "b" within a woven structure inspired by Chinese knotting, symbolizing continuity and legacy. Repetitive patterns reflect the cyclical nature of belief, where beginnings and endings are intertwined. A refined color palette of black, red, and gold balances elegance with tradition, creating a distinctive, meaningful, and contemporary brand presence.
Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili
The visual identity system includes a scalable logo, brand typography, custom woven-style patterns, and a defined color palette. Applications span digital and physical formats, including packaging, website design, business applications, and environmental branding. Typography is optimized for both print and screen, ensuring legibility. The packaging specifications adhere to material guidelines, balancing durability with environmental responsibility.
Nā Lepili
Chinese religious goods, modern tradition, visual identity, cultural branding, packaging design, woven patterns, heritage meets modern, brand identity, Base Genesis, Singapore design
ʻEnehana Hana
The visual identity was developed using a combination of digital design and traditional cultural research. The logo and patterns were created using vector-based design software, ensuring precision and scalability. A modern woven-style graphic system was developed to mirror the cyclical nature of Chinese traditions. The color palette was carefully calibrated for both digital and print applications, maintaining consistency across packaging, website, and brand materials.
Pilikia Hoʻolālā
The main challenge was balancing cultural authenticity with modern aesthetics. Traditional religious goods often feature intricate, ornate designs, while contemporary branding leans toward minimalism. Finding a middle ground required deep research into historical motifs and modern design principles. Another challenge was ensuring the design resonated across generations, from older practitioners to younger consumers seeking a refined, meaningful connection to their heritage.
Noiʻi
The research combined cultural studies, consumer insights, and material exploration. The objective was to modernize Chinese religious goods while respecting tradition. Methods included analyzing historical artifacts, conducting interviews with religious practitioners, and studying contemporary design trends. Insights revealed a gap in the market for a refined, modern approach. The resulting identity system bridges heritage and contemporary aesthetics, making traditional products relevant to today’s audience.
Hoʻoulu Manaʻo
The design draws inspiration from the intricate craft of Chinese knotting, an ancient folk art deeply rooted in Buddhism and Taoism, symbolizing unity and good fortune. This motif reflects the interconnectedness of tradition and modernity, aligning with Base' mission to preserve cultural heritage while adapting to contemporary design sensibilities. By reinterpreting traditional patterns with a modern aesthetic, the identity system bridges generations, ensuring cultural relevance.
Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana
The project began in August 2024 and was developed in Shanghai, China for Singapore.
Kaʻina Hana
The identity system is designed for seamless integration across touchpoints, creating a cohesive brand experience. The woven pattern and color palette ensure immediate recognition, while the scalable logo adapts to various formats without losing clarity. The packaging enhances the ritual experience by balancing tradition with modern aesthetics, making religious goods more visually appealing and accessible for a new generation.

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