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Tibet Shannan Corporate Identity by River Liu Wins the Silver A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
River Liu acknowledged for graphics, illustration and visual communication design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ Tibet Shannan Corporate Identity by River Liu, designed for River Liu Design, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined 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 Tibet Shannan Corporate Identity
Tibet Shannan project aimed at promoting the tourism industry in Shannan. By creating a representative logo to extend the impression of the city through systematic products and tourist guides. The inspiration for the logo is drawn from the features of Shannan and simplified into symbols through contemporary art. The logo itself is versatile and scalable, able to seamlessly integrate into different products. This work hopes to bring a positive and interesting energy to the audience, better meeting the needs of the modern market and helping this ancient city showcase its diverse aspects.
About River Liu
He Liu, a Chinese designer in Los Angeles, leads design for a prominent fashion company and runs her own studio. With expertise in graphic design, UI/UX, marketing, and illustration, she transforms brands with a unique cultural perspective. Experienced in typesetting, editing, book design, UI/UX, and branding, He seamlessly integrates cultural elements. An accomplished illustrator, she showcases her creativity in art exhibitions. Beyond her design roles, He embraces adventure, cultural exploration, and challenges. Her life philosophy centers on hard work and savoring life. Ready to contribute her versatile skills, He brings a culturally enriched perspective to any brand's visual endeavors.
Award Record
With this recognition, River Liu is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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/145618
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/145618
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!145618
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/338077
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.riverliu.design/tibetshannan
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Tibet Shannan Corporate Identity
- Function
- Corporate Identity
- Category
- Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Branding & Advertising and Arts
- Colors
- Midnight Blue, Gainsboro, White Smoke, Light Sea Green and Goldenrod
- Images
- 5
- Client
- River Liu Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- River Liu
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #145618
Credits
- Image Credits
- Illustrator River Liu Designer River Liu; Photographer Raimond Klavins, JqT2Wp5S0Dk, 2012.; Photographer Raimond Klavins, L6jxljMeUoo, 2012.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Shannan is the birthplace of Tibetan civilization. In Tibet, the visual design symbolizes the harmonious combination of heaven, earth, and man. The overall shape of the logo is inspired by the Himalayas and the Mani stone, while the colors that symbolize Shannan are derived from local attractions and culture. The logo incorporates an energizing visual aspect that contrasts with the brand's deep cultural connotation, boosts the logo's memorability, and represents a city that embraces all things.
- Inspiration
- Here's a more professional version: Shannan is a city with a rich historical and cultural heritage, known as the cradle of ancient Tibetan civilization. Upon learning of Shannan City's initiative to increase public awareness through the collection of city signs, I took on the task of developing a comprehensive visual system to support their efforts. Utilizing the region's unique cultural and natural characteristics as inspiration, the visual design aims to capture the essence of Shannan and tell its captivating story to the world.
- Research
- With the development of public transportation, networks, and quality of life, more and more remote regions are experiencing economic growth. Shannan's vision is randomly identified in such a large area, necessitating its own urban visual communication system. It is a visual representation of the city's historical context and overall color scheme. The design and installation of an effective image system will have a beneficial influence on the rapid formation of the city's brand image and the rapid enhancement of the city's competitiveness.
- Challenge
- Shannan's relative obscurity prompted the design team to prioritize identifying the city's unique attributes. With an increasing number of young people interested in culturally rich destinations, the challenge was to create a visually engaging system that reflects Shannan's heritage while remaining current and appealing to contemporary sensibilities. This project demanded a deep understanding of cultural heritage and modern design practices to deliver an effective solution.
- Realization and Technology
- The icon was crafted using Procreate, while the typography and other graphic elements were produced in Adobe Illustrator to maintain their vector quality. The final designs were provided in various color formats, including RGB, CMYK, and Pantone, to ensure consistency in the brand's color appearance across all media platforms. This approach guarantees that the brand's visual identity will be accurately represented, no matter the medium in which it is displayed.
- Operation and Interaction
- The prototype of the logo was hand-painted before being processed and colored in illustration software. Logo design software is used to create a portion of the typeface design, which is subsequently included in the final logo. The retrieved elements are then used to create a visual gallery and apply it to relevant peripheral products.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in July 2021 in China and finished in Jun 2022.
- Specifications
- The product's design was developed using a vector graphics editor, ensuring that the image can be scaled up or down without compromising its quality. The final branding designs were submitted in both RGB and CMYK color variants, catering to both printing and social media marketing needs. By adopting this approach, the brand maintains its visual consistency across all media, without any loss in quality.
- Keywords
- Brand Identity, Logo, Visual Identity, Art Direction, Traveling, Merchandise, City, Culture,
