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Traces Of Zero Kalendar by Shilushi Inc.

Traces Of Zero Kalendar by Shilushi Inc. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Zlatna nagrada A' Design Award in Umjetnički i Uredski Pribor Competition Category.


ZlatoUmjetnički Pribor· 2023

Traces Of Zero Kalendar

by Shilushi Inc.

Client: Shilushi Inc.

Zlatna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Umjetnički Pribor Category

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The Design

About Traces Of Zero Kalendar

Jedna kartica se može koristiti kao dvostrani dvomjesečni kalendar. Okvir u obliku 0 ima reljefne datume, a tanki papir unutar okvira je Pachika papir koji postaje proziran vrućim štancanjem. Iskoristivši njegove karakteristike, uhvatili su minucioznost i delikatni realizam prirode i živog svijeta koji se često zanemaruje. Oni vam dobacuju da će vam pogled na svijet sa stajališta nule, vašim jasnim očima, pomoći da pronađete tragove za bolji svijet. to je mali stolni kalendar, ima dinamičnu os koja ide naprijed-natrag između mikro i makro perspektiva.

The Recognition

About the Zlatna nagrada A' Design Award

Traces Of Zero Kalendar je pobjednik Zlatne nagrade A' Design Award, iznimno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje prvorazrednim, čudesnim i izvanrednim dizajnima. Zlatni pobjednici iznimno su inovativne, vrlo vizionarske i blistavo zasljepljujuće kreacije koje odražavaju genij, mudrost i umijeće svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Traces Of Zero Kalendar bude vrlo hvaljen, trendovski i monumentalan izum koji pruža dosad neviđenu vrijednost. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Zlatnu nagradu A' Design Award spektakularan je, cijenjen projekt koji izuzetno koristi i pomiče granice umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajna i tehnologije. Traces Of Zero Kalendar stvara snažne osjećaje želje, budi strast, potiče kreativnost i fascinira nas.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
One calendar card can be used as two-month calendar on both sides. The inner parts of 0 frame that the light pass through, the pattern appears by hot stamping process on PACHIKA paper. It was manually sandwiched between thick white paper frame cut out to 0. The inclination of frame 0 is the same as the earth's axis, in addition, marked the new moon and the full moon on an orbit traces 0. Going back and forth between micro and macro perspectives is another side of appreciation of this calendar.
Dimensions & Packaging
Package dimensions: W126mm x D166mm x H36mm. Calendar cards within W120mm x H160mm. Wood stand: 30mm cube. (Slit angle: 90 degrees Depth: 25mm)
Tags
calendar, desk calendar, laser cut, hot stamping, light, translucent, trace, white paper, zero, earth's axis, orbit, japan
Production Technology
PACHIKA paper is one of the unique fine papers that it becomes translucent by hot stamping. Letters, logos and simple patterns are often used in this effect as designs. Their challenge is not to use this effect to "draw" the detailed and delicate realism of nature and the living world that is difficult to see with the naked eye, but to "extract" them as they are by taking advantage of the characteristics of paper.
Design Challenge
As for hot stamping process for inner parts, experimental testing was repeated to raise its quality. At the first, all six pieces of pattern are pressed together on large sized paper, but it was ineffective because of weakness of stamping pressure. For this reason, they chose the time-consuming work of pressing one by one. It's no exaggeration to say that skills of technical experts, extensive knowledge and quality of craftsmanship made this calendar even more attractive.
Inspiration
The world is now at a crossroads, we are holding the same problem and thinking what we should do now for the future. How can human live better in harmony with Living things on the earth? If you focus carefully on a living thing around you from the viewpoint of ZERO, you can see the traces of life that continue evolving while repeating the purification process unnoticeably but quite dynamically moment to moment. Looking at the world with your clear eyes is one way to find clues to a better world.
Project Duration
Their originative calendars has been gifted to their clients and business partner on every beginning of the year since the company established 2015. It is the tool that not only expressing gratitude, but also calling to mind the pure delight, fun and enjoyment of creative design.
Operation Flow
Each calendar cards are inserted in a slit of wooden cube. By natural light, home lightings as well, it penetrates inside of 0-frame then patterns appear. Sensuous appearances combine solid white and organic inner pattern attract your attention for observation. And furthermore, you will immerse yourself in deep thoughts for a while. It is also as a part of the interior object, people will have enjoyment of replacing each calendar card seasonally.
Team Members
Art Direction & Graphic Design: Emi Kawasaki
Graphic Design: Yui Kadota
Graphic Design: Satoka Araseki
Graphic Design: Takanori Nezu
Title Copy & Coordinate: Daisuke Kodama
Printing Direction & Manufacturing: Shinohara Shiko Ltd.
Image Credits
All image: Photographer Naohiro Isshiki

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