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Traces Of Zero Kalendár by Shilushi Inc.

Traces Of Zero Kalendár by Shilushi Inc. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Zlatá cena A' Design Award in Výtvarné potreby Competition Category.


ZlatáVýtvarné potreby· 2023

Traces Of Zero Kalendár

by Shilushi Inc.

Client: Shilushi Inc.

Zlatá cena A' Design Award Winner in Výtvarné potreby Category

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The Design

About Traces Of Zero Kalendár

Jedna karta môže byť použitá ako dvojmesačný kalendár obojstranne. Na ráme v tvare 0 sú vyrazené dátumy a tenký papier vo vnútri rámčeka je papier Pachika, ktorý sa razením za tepla stane priesvitným. Využitím jeho vlastností zachytili nepatrný a jemný realizmus prírody a živého sveta, ktorý je často prehliadaný. Tí na vás vrhajú, že pohľad na svet z pohľadu nuly vašimi jasnými očami vám pomôže nájsť stopy k lepšiemu svetu. je to malý stolný kalendár, má dynamickú os, ktorá sa pohybuje tam a späť medzi mikro a makro perspektívou.

The Recognition

About the Zlatá cena A' Design Award

Traces Of Zero Kalendár je laureát Zlatej ceny A' Design Award, nesmierne prestížneho uznania udeľovaného prvotriednym, úžasným a vynikajúcim dizajnom. Laureáti Zlatej ceny sú mimoriadne inovatívne, vizionárske a žiarivo oslnivé výtvory, ktoré odrážajú génia, múdrosť a majstrovstvo svojich dizajnérov. Od Traces Of Zero Kalendár sa očakáva, že bude vysoko chváleným, trendotvorným a monumentálnym vynálezom, ktorý prináša bezprecedentnú hodnotu. Tento dizajn ocenený Zlatou cenou A' Design Award je pôsobivé, rešpektované dielo, ktoré vo veľkej miere prináša úžitok a posúva hranice umenia, vedy, dizajnu a technológie. Traces Of Zero Kalendár vyvoláva intenzívne pocity túžby, prebúdza vášeň, povzbudzuje kreativitu a fascinuje nás.

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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