24 Solar Terms And Gods Seri Ilustrasi by Zhejiang Firstdot is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Grafis, Ilustrasi dan Komunikasi Visual Competition Category.
PerakGrafis· 2025
24 Solar Terms And Gods Seri Ilustrasi
Client: Nanji E-Commerce Co., Ltd.
A' Design Award Perak Winner in Grafis Category
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About 24 Solar Terms And Gods Seri Ilustrasi
24 Solar Terms and Gods adalah seri ilustrasi yang memasangkan masing-masing dari 24 istilah matahari (solar term) Tiongkok dengan satu dewa tradisional. Karya-karya ini terinspirasi dari sosok-sosok mitologis dalam naskah klasik Tiongkok kuno serta bentuk-bentuk petroglif, dengan detail yang halus dan palet warna merah dan hitam. Setiap ilustrasi berukuran 594 kali 420 milimeter dan disiapkan untuk tampilan cetak maupun digital. Kode QR di sudut kanan bawah setiap ilustrasi mengarah ke situs web yang memuat penjelasan istilah matahari, kisah para dewa, dan pengetahuan pertanian.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Perak
24 Solar Terms And Gods Seri Ilustrasi adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas atas yang indah dan mengesankan. Pemenang Perak adalah karya yang sangat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan keahlian, bakat, dan ketajaman luar biasa para desainernya. 24 Solar Terms And Gods Seri Ilustrasi diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, etalase keahlian, sangat profesional, dan sangat inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini adalah penemuan yang sangat menonjol dan dikagumi yang bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. 24 Solar Terms And Gods Seri Ilustrasi adalah kreasi yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif, dan memercikkan keheranan dan kekaguman.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This illustration series centers on 24 solar terms, artfully reinterpreting their associated deities through modern design. The artworks reveal natural and cultural essence, merging tradition with modernity to revitalize ancient Chinese seasonal heritage in fresh visual forms. Meticulously crafted with intricate details and harmonious color palettes, this series cultivates an atmosphere that balances mystical allure and modern elegance.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 594mm × 420mm
- Tags
- Illustration Design, 24 Solar Terms and Traditional Deities, Petroglyph form, Modern Design, Website Interaction Design
- Production Technology
- The illustrations take inspiration from the petroglyph form, balancing meticulous detail with vivid hues to recreate Stone Age authenticity, effectively enhancing mythological immersion. Designed for adaptability across different media, they also ensure the optimal visual impact across both printed materials and digital displays while maintaining artistic coherence.
- Design Challenge
- The core challenge lies in artistically integrating 24 solar terms with deity imagery through modern design. These divine figures are hybrids of human, animal and mythological traits, embodying both natural charm and cultural identity. A striking red and black palette creates mystical and modern aesthetics, while the QR codes bridge physical and digital realms, enabling intuitive interaction and facilitating easy exploration of traditional culture.
- Research
- As a traditional festival system, the 24 solar terms reflect celestial patterns and natural cycles. Ancient Chinese relied on this calendar to guide activities, forming a cultural cornerstone of classical folk traditions. This illustration series reimagines traditional deities associated with 24 solar terms through modern design. By reinforcing their cultural connections, this series fosters both cultural accessibility and heritage transmission.
- Inspiration
- Drawing inspiration from mythological figures in ancient Chinese classics like Classic of Mountains and Seas, this series transforms folkloric imagery brimming with fantasy and mystique into contemporary art. The designer conducted profound research to extract essential cultural elements, then innovatively reinterpreted them through the lens of 24 solar terms. The resulting works preserve traditional charm while breathing modern vitality into each character.
- Project Duration
- The design and development of this project started in China, in 2021.
- Operation Flow
- To facilitate cultural exploration of 24 solar terms and traditional deities, each illustration features a QR code at the lower right corner. By scanning the code, viewers can access a dedicated website featuring rich content, including detailed solar term explanations, deity stories, and agricultural wisdom. All presented through vivid images and text, this interactive approach makes traditional cultural discovery both accessible and enjoyable.
- Team Members
- Qiaoling Xu
Miaomiao Qiu
Haokai Tang
Xiaofan Xu
Huijiao Jin
Weiwei Lou
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