Horyukaku Ilustracija by Nico Aihara is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Grafike, Ilustracije i Vizualne Komunikacije Competition Category.

BroncaGrafika· 2023

Horyukaku Ilustracija

by Nico Aihara

Client: Nico Aihara

Brončana nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Grafika Category

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The Design

About Horyukaku Ilustracija

Inspiracija za ilustracije dolazi iz japanske klasične književnosti Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. Horyukaku je popularna scena u Kabukiju. Tema dizajna je sklad tradicionalnog japanskog i europskog dizajna. Tradicionalni japanski motivi nacrtani su uključivanjem stilova Art Nouveau i Art Deco. Prva ručno nacrtana slika je napravljena, a zatim obojana u Photoshopu kako bi se približila kvaliteti pravog vintage dizajna. Iako ljudi koji vide dizajn nisu živjeli u to doba, mogu osjetiti bliskost i nostalgiju.

The Recognition

About the Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

Horyukaku Ilustracija je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Horyukaku Ilustracija bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. Horyukaku Ilustracija sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The theme of designs are harmony of traditional Japanese and European designs.
Traditional Japanese motifs were drawn by incorporating the styles of Art Nouveau and Art Deco.
The flowers drawn on the frame are peony and plum, which are often used in traditional Japanese patterns.
It is also based on the commercial design of the Meiji and Taisho eras in Japan (1868-1926).
During this period, many excellent designs inspired by European design were produced in Japan.
Dimensions & Packaging: Data size : 4556 x 6891 pixel, 600dpi, RGB.
It can be printed on paper of any size.
Tags: samurai, traditional, Japanese art, kimono, kabuki, fantasy, vintage, classic,
Production Technology: These works is produced through a unique process.First hand-drawn painting was made and then colored in Photoshop. This way makes it possible to get closer to the quality of a real vintage design.
Design Challenge: The kimono is intricately turned over to show that wind is blowing on a high place.trails of blood indicate heavy fighting.It was hard to draw them, however they create a dramatic effect.
Research: A clear outline like an ukiyo-e.
It also creates a taste like an old Western picture book.
Inspiration: Inspiration for the illustrations come from Japanese classic literature Nanso Satomi Hakkenden.This work depicts a scene where the cornered hero fights on the castle Horyukaku.He is desperately climbing on the roof to survive.A popular scene in Kabuki.
Japanese classical literature is becoming unfamiliar even to the Japanese.However, its charm has not faded even today.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2019 and finished in April 2019.
Operation Flow: This illustration can attract people's attention and lead them to a world of fantasy. It may also be an opportunity to come into contact with classical literature.
Image Credits: Image #1-5 : Illustrator / Aihara Nico