Shimizu Ryo · CLIENT: Ryukoku Museum
An exhibition that takes up a popular character called Sanzo Hoshi from a completely different perspective. Therefore, designers tried a new approach to visual design. It has a three-dimensional composition with a depth that makes the painting hollow with the silhouette of a person.While appealing that Xuanzui and Sanzo Hoshi are the same people, designers made a strategy to have the silhouette remember the iconic image.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- An exhibition that takes up a popular character called Sanzo Hoshi from a completely different perspective. Therefore, We tried a new approach to visual design. It has a three-dimensional composition with a depth that makes the painting hollow with the silhouette of a person.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- While appealing that Xuanzui and Sanzo Hoshi are the same people, We made a strategy to have the silhouette remember the iconic image.
- Tags
- japanese graphic design, editorial design, exhibition, visual Identity, illustration,
- Production Technology
- By widely placing the name Xuan, we aimed to appeal the exhibition title. In addition, the color design was adjusted to the taste of the exhibit, and the design was integrated including the venue.
- Design Challenge
- I iconified the silhouette of the ginseng and arranged the same illustration as the taste.
- Project Duration
- The project started in October 2014 and finished August 2015.
- Operation Flow
- I iconified the silhouette of the ginseng and arranged the same illustration as the taste. Aiming for visual appeal with titles and icons
- Research
- Based on the story about Xuan, we made my first image grow. In addition, we have interviewed a huge amount of materials related to him and the image that the exhibition aims for. We also grasped the space of the venue in advance and made an alignment with the visuals.
- Inspiration
- Based on the story about Xuan (Sanzo Hoshi), we made my first image grow. In addition, we have interviewed a huge amount of materials related to him and the image that the exhibition aims for. We also grasped the space of the venue in advance and made an alignment with the visuals.
- Image Credits
- Photo: SHIMIZU Ryo
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