Horyukaku Illustration
Aihara Nico
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Horyukaku Illustration by Aihara Nico Inspiration for the illustrations come from Japanese classic literature Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. Horyukaku is a popular scene in Kabuki. The theme of designs is harmony of traditional Japanese and European designs. Traditional Japanese motifs were drawn by incorporating the styles of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. First hand-drawn painting was made and then colored in Photoshop to get closer to the quality of a real vintage design. Even though people who see the design didn't live in that era, they can feel familiarity and nostalgia.
Bronze A' Design Award Winner
Horyukaku Illustration by Aihara Nico is a highly esteemed winner of the A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award. Horyukaku Illustration earned the Bronze A' Design Award in 2023 and is showcased on Graphic Design Award Winners among other remarkable designs. Explore the details of the project, discover other works by Aihara Nico and see why Horyukaku Illustration design rises above its competition.
About Horyukaku
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Horyukaku Illustration by Aihara Nico Inspiration for the illustrations come from Japanese classic literature Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. Horyukaku is a popular scene in Kabuki. The theme of designs is harmony of traditional Japanese and European designs. Traditional Japanese motifs were drawn by incorporating the styles of Art Nouveau and Art Deco. First hand-drawn painting was made and then colored in Photoshop to get closer to the quality of a real vintage design. Even though people who see the design didn't live in that era, they can feel familiarity and nostalgia. Horyukaku earned the Bronze A' Design Award, a respected level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Bronze A' Design Award works combine new concepts with skillful innovations, and are selected by a grand jury, as valuable entries in their respective categories, after fair, just, meritocratic and independent academic review, where entries are voted following blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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