Press Release
Silver A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Goes to Animal Deadee Stamp Illustration by Southwest Forestry University
The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Southwest Forestry University for graphics, illustration and visual communication design
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Animal Deadee Stamp Illustration by Southwest Forestry University has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Silver A' Design Award
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Animal Deadee Stamp Illustration
There are many animal themed stamps in China, but this is the first time that stamps have been dedicated to rare animals endemic to Yunnan. The 2021 International Biodiversity Conservation Summit was held in Yunnan, China. This design intends to use this set of stamps to spread the Chinese government's concept of environmental protection, calling on the world to care for the earth's home.
About Southwest Forestry University
Zhang Weiwei is the dean of the Product Design of Suzhou University of Technology, He takes senior member of the China Digital Art Design Expert Committee and the member of Design Teaching Steering Committee of Yunnan ProvinceIn China. In the past few years, he had won 3 Red-dot Awards personally. Guiding students to win more than 30 awards in international and domestic professional competitions.
Award Record
Southwest Forestry University is a winner of 4 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2018 - 2019 to 2021 - 2022 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award
The A' Graphic Design Award is an international graphic design competition recognizing good graphic designs by best creative agencies and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to graphic designers, communication designers, graphic artists and illustrators from all countries. Entries typically include logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs and business cards. Awarded graphic designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/graphics
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/138674
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/138674
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!138674
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/150877
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Animal Deadee Stamp Illustration
- Function
- Stamp Illustration
- Category
- Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Branding & Advertising and Arts
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Light Gray, Silver, Medium Aquamarine and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Southwest Forestry University
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #138674
Credits
- Team
- Sun Yi, Yao Xinnan and Yang Xiaoran
- Image Credits
- Illustrator Sun Yi, 2020.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- There are many animal themed stamps in China, but this is the first time that stamps have been dedicated to rare animals endemic to Yunnan. The 2021 International Biodiversity Conservation Summit was held in Yunnan, China. This design intends to use this set of stamps to spread the Chinese government's concept of environmental protection, calling on the world to care for the earth's home on which we live.
- Inspiration
- Due to modern human activities, many rare species are on the verge of extinction. Global climate anomalies and natural disasters in recent years have been a strong warning signal to humanity. It is hoped that the stamp will evoke human love for endangered animals and nature in the process of use. The design is inspired by Chinese poetry.
- Research
- In order to commemorate the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in Yunnan, China, the team designed a lot of souvenirs, but the sustainability of the publicity was not ideal, and finally found that the stamps have a certain collection value, and the spread is relatively widespread, so the stamps were finally selected as a souvenir of this meeting. Illustrations reflect the local ethnic identity and cultural diversity, which is in line with the theme of biodiversity.
- Challenge
- How to refine concrete animals into two dimensional abstract paintings with national characteristics is the most challenging part of the whole creation.
- Realization and Technology
- Drawn stamp manuscripts are electronically color separated, electronically impositioned and plated to complete the plate making. Finally, it is done by offset printing.
- Operation and Interaction
- Most of the animals on the stamps are endemic to Yunnan province, and the sight of these animals is reminiscent of the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity in Yunnan, China.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in March 2020 in Kunming and finished in January 2021 in Kunming.
- Specifications
- Stamp dimensions: Length 40mmx Width 30mm
- Keywords
- Stamps, Illustration, Endangered Animals, Environmental Protection, Yunnan
