Skip to content
Darkness and Light Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Bogga Xayeysiiska by Chihiro Otsuki

Darkness and Light Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Bogga Xayeysiiska by Chihiro Otsuki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Garaafigga, Sawir-gacmeedka iyo Isgaarsiinta Muuqaalka Competition Category.


NaxaasGaraafig· 2024

Darkness and Light Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Bogga Xayeysiiska

by Chihiro Otsuki

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Garaafig Category

Colors

The Design

About Darkness and Light Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Bogga Xayeysiiska

Qoraalka Buugga: Gudcur iyo Iftiin waa bog xayeysiis loo sameeyay bandhig ku saabsan suugaanta qadiimiga ah ee Japanese. Bogga xayeysiisku wuxuu isku daraa farshaxanka lacquer-ka iyo sawirka saliida, dabeecadda iyo bini'aadannimada, qaabka qadiimiga ah iyo kan casriga ah. Farsameynta qoraalku waxay isku xirtaa shaqooyinka labada farshaxamiiste ee qubka qoraallada qadiimiga ah ee ay haysato machadka cilmi-baarista. Waraaqda daabacan waxay le'eg tahay 515 by 728 millimitir waxaana lagu soo saaray daabacaadda UV offset iyadoo la adeegsanayo khad khudradeed oo ku yaal waraaq ay shahaadeeyeen Forest Stewardship Council. Naqshaddu waxay muujinaysaa sida dhaqanka qadiimiga ah iyo buugagtu ay u qaabeeyaan muujinta farshaxanka maanta.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

Darkness and Light Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Bogga Xayeysiiska waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Darkness and Light Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Bogga Xayeysiiska waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Darkness and Light Shaqada Ugu Weyn: Bogga Xayeysiiska si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The poster design blends elements like lacquer art with oil painting and nature with humanity, combining classic and modern styles. It illustrates the convergence of books, literature, and art, showcasing the vast potential of classical culture and art. The design captures the essence of classical themes as interpreted by two artists, highlighting the deep influence of classical culture in their artistic expression.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 515 x Height 728 mm
UV offset printing, Vegetable ink, Forest Stewardship Council
Production Technology
They have developed a graphic design centered around typography that multidimensionally leverages both the artworks created by two artists and the classical texts held by the National Institute of Literature Research. The poster, while maintaining its function as printed material, uses special ink and paper that demonstrate consideration for the environment. As a result, it not only fulfills its role as a poster but also reflects a high level of consideration in projects related to national involvement.
Inspiration
The project is a residency program conducted by the National Institute of Japanese Literature, a research institute that seeks out and researches classical books, which are the life, spirit, and cultural heritage of Japan, and makes them available to the public both in Japan and abroad.
Project Duration
The project was launched in 2017 to open up the collection of classical books and the network of specialists cultivated by the National Institute of Japanese Literature to non-researchers. The exhibition was part of that project, inviting two artists and being held for one week from January 11 to January 17.
Operation Flow
The poster is a special design that combines old-fashioned lacquer art and modern oil painting, nature and humanity. It presents a harmonious blend of old and modern styles, illustrating the integration of books, literature, and art. This design reflects the artists' contemplation on ancient stories and themes, clearly demonstrating the significant influence of traditional culture on their artwork.

Sponsored

Explore Beyond Designers.org

Discover products, services and opportunities from our advertising partners.

Good Design Deserves Great Recognition

Nominate Your Work for the A' Design Award.

Nominate