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Chinese Zodiac Famolavolana Soratra Teny by Guanglong Chen

Chinese Zodiac Famolavolana Soratra Teny by Guanglong Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Volafotsy in Famolavolana Grafika, Sary ary Fifandraisana Ara-tsary Competition Category.


VolafotsyGrafika· 2025

Chinese Zodiac Famolavolana Soratra Teny

by Guanglong Chen

Client: George Chen Studio

A' Design Award Volafotsy Winner in Grafika Category

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The Design

About Chinese Zodiac Famolavolana Soratra Teny

Ny fampitambarana ny famantarana zodiaka sinoa roa ambin'ny folo sy ny kanton'ny soratra tombo-kase. Ny famantarana zodiaka sinoa roa ambin'ny folo dia kolontsaina sinoa. Izy ireo no famantarana zodiaka amin'ny taona nahaterahan'ny olona iray. Manana angano ara-tantara manankarena sy filozofia an-tsary manan-danja ara-kolontsaina izy ireo. Ny soratra tombo-kase dia fomba iray amin'ny endritsoratra kalygrafika taloha. Ny mpanoratra dia manambatra ny kolontsaina ara-tantara, ny filozofia an-tsary, ary ny fomban'ny soratra tombo-kase ho lasa famolavolana grafika vaovao. Mampiseho tsy ny famolavolana grafika ihany izy ireo, fa koa fanehoana ny kolontsaina. Ny mpanoratra dia te hampahafantatra an'izao tontolo izao ny tantara sy ny kolontsaina sinoa amin'ny alalan'izy ireo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Volafotsy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Chinese Zodiac Famolavolana Soratra Teny, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Chinese Zodiac Famolavolana Soratra Teny. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Chinese Zodiac Famolavolana Soratra Teny dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The design of the twelve zodiac animals interprets the unique culture of China. It is also the sublimation and interpretation of the combination of "zodiac" and "seal script". The characteristics of each zodiac animal are given to the font, making the traditional seal script font more unique, very smart, and full of life meaning. The font is graphical, more distinctive, and easier to remember.
Dimensions & Packaging
size:1000mmX1000mm,DPI:72
Tags
Font design,Font,Chinese Zodiac
Production Technology
The Chinese Zodiac font design is first created with brush and ink on rice paper, then scanned into an electronic version with high precision by a machine, and then processed with mature software technology. The electronic version of the work has very high image quality and can be used for any printing production and promotion.
Design Challenge
The Chinese Zodiac is not only created in the form of Chinese calligraphy, but also needs to combine the characteristics of the twelve different zodiac signs with seal script fonts, so that the created fonts are easier to recognize. While appreciating the unique Chinese culture, it will generate interest in it and have a deep memory.
Research
The Chinese zodiac is a unique cultural element of China, representing twelve animals associated with the birth years of Chinese people, and is rich in folklore, forming a kind of pictorial philosophy within the culture. Seal script is an ancient form of Chinese calligraphy, and the design of the zodiac integrates the philosophy of these twelve animals with the seal script style, showcasing a distinctive Chinese cultural graphic creativity.
Inspiration
The Chinese zodiac is a unique cultural symbol, representing the twelve animal signs (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig) associated with the birth years of individuals. Each sign is steeped in rich folklore, embodying a philosophical imagery within folk culture. Chinese calligraphy is a historically rich script. The seal script, an ancient form of Chinese writing, was standardized after the unification of the script under Emperor Qin Shi Huang and boasts a history of at least 3,000 years. This design elevates and interprets the seal script, capturing the essence of Chinese culture by integrating the twelve zodiac signs with the seal script, creating a dynamic, unique, and symbolically rich representation.
Project Duration
The project started in Beijing in February 2020, ended in Beijing in April 2020, and was exhibited on social media in April 2020.
Operation Flow
The electronic originals of the twelve zodiac font works are very high-definition electronic documents that can be used in any printing and inkjet printing works.
They can be used for brand logos, cultural propaganda, and symbols of corporate spirit. They can also be used to display and decorate the packaging of daily necessities. They are very versatile and meet all production needs.
Patents
National Copyright Administration of China:
Registration number: Guozuodengzi-2022-F-10145612
Copyright owner: Chen Guanglong
Date of creation: April 3, 2020
Registration date: July 20, 2022
Team Members
Guanglong Chen
Image Credits
Graphic Designer Guanglong Chen

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