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Big Dream Visual Design by Alice Zong Receives the Silver A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
The international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Alice Zong for graphics, illustration and visual communication design
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category for Big Dream Visual Design by Alice Zong, designed for Alice Zong Design. The recognition forms part of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
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 Big Dream Visual Design
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.
About Alice Zong
Alice Zong is an award-winning visual/Graphic designer based in California and now the Senior Editorial Productional Design Lead at Apple Inc. Passionate about design, present and support creative concepts. Proficient with Adobe Creative Creative Suite. Worked in a very systematic and diligent manner, Alice is dedicated to developing designs and branding with a conviction to quality.
Award Record
Alice Zong is a winner of 4 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2018 - 2019 to 2022 - 2023 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/139435
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/139435
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!139435
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/224706
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.behance.net/gallery/167128513/Our-Dream-Our-Futu
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Big Dream Visual Design
- Function
- Visual Design
- Category
- Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Branding & Advertising and Arts
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Teal, Black, Dark Cyan and Light Sea Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Alice Zong Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Alice Zong
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #139435
Credits
- Image Credits
- Designer/Creator Alice Xi Zong, Variations, 2023 Optional; Designer/Creator Alice Xi Zong, Variations, 2023
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project is distinguished by its focus on Chinese calligraphy and its cultural significance to Asian Pacific American heritage. It blends traditional and modern styles, showcasing the beauty and richness of the art form through nuanced brushstrokes. The fusion of traditional and modern styles creates a timeless and relevant design language, where art and design merge to create a visual language that transcends boundaries and connects us to the beauty of the past while forging a path towards the future.
- Inspiration
- This visual design draws inspiration from Chinese calligraphy, creating a unique and exquisite aesthetic that honors the richness of the Asian culture. The Kanji symbol for "Dream" represents the endless possibilities in the environment, striking a balance of sophistication and cultural richness synonymous with Chinese calligraphy. Each brush stroke captures the essence of traditional Chinese art, reflecting a deep appreciation for cultural heritage. The design language is timeless and relevant, merging art and design to connect us to the beauty of the past while forging a path towards the future, in celebration of the richness of Asian Pacific American culture.
- Research
- The research traced the roots of Chinese calligraphy, exploring the Kanji symbol for "Big Dream." Learning from master calligraphers in China, I gained a deeper appreciation for the beauty and complexity of this art form, capturing its essence in my designs. This journey celebrates Asian American Heritage Month, my culture, and heritage, and highlights the importance of our dreams for our future.
- Challenge
- This project balanced traditional Chinese calligraphy with modern design, honoring the significance of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Extensive research, including traveling to China and consulting with calligraphers, fully understood the art form's cultural significance. The stunning poster design seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, showcasing the timeless beauty of Chinese calligraphy while embracing contemporary design. It highlights the rich cultural heritage of Asian Pacific Americans and the importance of celebrating their contributions to art and design.
- Realization and Technology
- In the spirit of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the designer conducted research on traditional Chinese elements and utilized innovative technologies to create a stunning design. Using Adobe Illustrator, digital Kanji strokes were translated and written, while Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom CC were used to create a layout and combine the Kanji strokes of Big Dream with photography backgrounds. The result is a beautiful blend of traditional and modern techniques that celebrate the cultural significance of Chinese calligraphy and its relevance to Asian Pacific American heritage.
- Operation and Interaction
- This experimental visual layout was created with a focus on design concepts and a deep appreciation for cultural heritage, in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The translated calligraphy art Chinese Kanji strokes of Big Dream were incorporated into Photoshop to create a distinctive and delicate impressionistic style that reflects the exquisite elegance and rich cultural heritage of China. This unique style is intended to be utilized across all visual materials and communications for the brand, connecting with audiences and forging a path towards the future while honoring the past.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was started in Nov 2021 in the U.S. and finished in March 2023
- Specifications
- Width 10-inch x Height 10-inch visual design
- Keywords
- Visual design, Digital design, Graphic design, Typography, Color, Chinese Elements
