Silver A' Design Award Winner 2023
This commemorative graphic design presents a vertical rectangular composition dominated by rich, swirling blues that create the impression of liquid in motion, like watching ink disperse through deep water. Scanning from top to bottom and left to right, the eye first encounters a warm, amber-gold circle positioned in the upper left corner, roughly the size of a small coin against the full composition, this warm element glows against the cool blue surroundings like a harvest moon. The background throughout consists of marbled textures in deep ocean blues, ranging from the near-black of midnight water to the brighter turquoise of tropical seas, with veins of warm gold threading through like precious metal suspended in liquid. Moving down the left side, large white letters spell out "Our Dream, Our Future" in a clean, modern typeface, each word stacked vertically, the text feels crisp and cool against the fluid background, like carved stone emerging from water. Across the right portion and center of the design, the word "Dream" appears multiple times in smaller white text, floating like whispers across the surface. Most prominently, bold black brushstrokes sweep diagonally through the composition, their texture rough and energetic like fresh ink applied with confident gesture, thick at their origins and tapering to fine points. Large white characters in an East Asian script appear prominently, their forms geometric yet graceful, suggesting the written word for dream. These white characters have a slightly translucent quality, allowing the marbled blue to show through in places. Near the bottom center, additional text indicates "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month" in smaller white letters. The overall sensation is one of movement and depth, as if viewing a cosmos of cultural meaning through water, simultaneously ancient in its calligraphic references and contemporary in its graphic sophistication. The temperature throughout feels predominantly cool and contemplative, punctuated by warm golden moments that suggest hope and celebration.
This visual design pays tribute to Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a blend of traditional and modern styles that captures the essence of classic Chinese art. Nuanced brushstrokes showcase the beauty and depth of this art form. The study exhibits a balance of sophistication and cultural significance that is synonymous with Chinese calligraphy, highlighting its relevance to Asian culture. The design language is timeless, merging art and design to connect to the beauty of the past while forging a path towards the future, in celebration of the Asian Pacific American culture.