Taichung Public Library Hom Cim by Yichun Lin

Taichung Public Library Hom Cim by Yichun Lin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Duab Kos, Duab Piav thiab Kev Sib Txuas Lus Pom Competition Category.

ToojDuab Kos· 2023

Taichung Public Library Hom Cim

by Yichun Lin

Client: Yichun Lin Design

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Duab Kos Category

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The Design

About Taichung Public Library Hom Cim

Raws li thawj lub tsev nyob rau hauv Taiwan los ua ke ib lub tsev khaws puav pheej kos duab thiab lub tsev qiv ntawv, kev tsim cov khoom lag luam ntawm Taichung Public Library tsom rau kev sib xyaw ntawm xwm thiab kev vam meej. Tus tsim lub tswv yim hais txog kev sib koom ua ke ntawm kev sib koom ua ke ntawm niaj hnub architecture nrog cov ntsiab lus ntuj thiab lub hom phiaj ua kom muaj kev nkag siab ntawm freshness thiab inquisitiveness. Lub hom phiaj kev lag luam txhawb nqa ib puag ncig uas txhawb cov neeg tuaj saib kom nkag siab txog ntau yam kev coj noj coj ua ntawm Lub Tsev Qiv Ntawv muaj thiab txaus siab rau qhov sib npaug ntawm kev vam meej niaj hnub no thiab kev thaj yeeb nyab xeeb ntawm hav zoov.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Taichung Public Library Hom Cim yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Taichung Public Library Hom Cim xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Taichung Public Library Hom Cim ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The designer uses graphics in blocks as the primary design element, incorporating books and the Chinese character "Chung", and aligning with the building's square design. The Logo's undulating pattern suggests flexibility, like diving into an ocean of books. Green represents nature and growth, fitting with the Library's mission. Meanwhile, the black block provides visual contrast and suggests stability and authority, reflecting the Library's role as a reliable source of knowledge.
Dimensions & Packaging: Minimum size of logo: 35mm x 6.5mm
Tags: Visual Identity, Logo, Branding, Graphics, Printed Matter
Production Technology: All the graphics were created and designed with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Design Challenge: As the Library's anticipated opening is still several years away in 2025, the designer faces the challenge of limited information to inform the design process. This lack of data poses significant difficulties and requires the designer to think creatively and imaginatively to craft a design that accurately captures the essence and identity of the Library. Additionally, the designer must remain adaptable to any changes that may arise in the intervening years, ensuring that the final design remains relevant and effective upon the Library's opening.
Research: The black block is strategically placed on the upper side of the Logo, where the Library's position is relative to the park. The Chinese wordmark is set in Noto Sans, while the English wordmark uses Avenir. To ensure visual consistency and alignment with the Logo, the designer modified the proportion and details of the wordmark. The block-shaped graphic element is carefully integrated with the library building's square design, emphasizing the relationship between the brand and its physical space.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the concept of "Library in the Park, Art Museum in the Forest". The brand system focuses on the fusion of "nature" and "civilization". The Logo draws inspiration from books and the Chinese character "Chung" from Taichung. The architectural appearance was also a source of inspiration, with the Library standing tall amidst the forest, blending natural and cultural elements. It allows one to experience the influence of modern civilization while being surrounded by the pristine nature of the woods.
Project Duration: December 2020 to January 2021, Taiwan
Operation Flow: The wordmark can be customized and used as exterior signage, depending on the branch name. The Logo can be applied to the library merchandise. With the extension of the graphic units and color palette, identification can be present on various products and official documents with the system.
Team Members: Art Director: Yichun Lin
Image Credits: Photographer Keith Camiller, 2017
Photographer Ryunosuke Kikuno, 2020
Photographer Gabriel Sollmann, 2018
Photographer Aarón Blanco Tejedor, 2017