Golden A' Design Award Winner 2025
This square-format digital illustration presents a dramatic ensemble composition featuring eight warrior figures arranged around a central calligraphic element against a pale, textured ground suggesting aged paper or silk. Beginning at the composition's heart, bold brushstrokes form a large character rendered in deep charcoal grey with visible texture from brush drag, intersected by a crimson red horizontal stroke that extends toward both edges like a bloodied sword slash. Moving to the upper left corner, a muscular warrior with dark hair pulled back gazes intensely rightward, his face rendered in warm flesh tones with strong shadows defining his jaw and brow, wearing dark robes suggesting heavy fabric. The upper right presents a younger warrior with flowing black hair and refined features, his expression contemplative, dressed in lighter grey garments. In the left middle ground, two armored figures appear, one bearded elder wearing elaborate plate armor with metallic grey surfaces catching diffused light, and another helmeted warrior holding a spear, both rendered with cool grey tones and crisp detail. The lower left features a bearded sage-like figure with weathered features and heavy armor, his expression stern and wise. The right side presents additional warriors including one with dramatic upswept hair and ornate costume details, and a heavily armored figure with fierce expression wearing layered protective plates. The lower register flows with sweeping crimson red suggesting a banner or flowing fabric, punctuated by orange sparks like embers rising from flame. The overall palette creates striking contrast between warm cream backgrounds, cool grey figures, and dramatic red accents that feel like warm blood or silk against the cooler surrounding tones.
Positioned as The Real and Passionate Three Kingdoms, facing the Three Kingdoms culture dating back 1500 years, it is essential to embody symbols representing the essence of the Three Kingdoms era. Extract visual elements with impressions of the Three Kingdoms era from pictographs and colors. By integrating modern typography and flat design, aim to imbue the overall design with a contemporary feel. To enhance the brand's uniqueness, Combine gameplay elements to extract brand graphics, forming a distinctive brand visual system based on color, graphics, and layout.