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My Chinese Name

HELOHOLO — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:37:29 +0000

Yesterday I was walking down the street and stumbled upon this guy that can write your name in all kind of creative ways, “signature design” he called it. So I decided to give it a shot.

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Wang Ling (王灵)

HELOHOLO — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 08:25:14 +0000

One of my favorite part in fashion magazines is photographs of objects of fashion – watches, jewelery, bags, etc., if it’s done in an unusual, creative way. The very best, the most creative object styling I’ve seen were in Russian Esquire magazine. But here, in China I also have found nice examples of styling and object photography. From Outlook magazine, by Wang Ling (王灵).

Check out more in Wang Ling’s portfolio

Web Design in China

HELOHOLO — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:34:43 +0000

Big article about web design in China – Showcase Of Web Design In China: From Imitation To Innovation.

via Smashing Magazine

Weestar

HELOHOLO — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:48:04 +0000

Here goes Chinese graffity and steet art from Beijing designer and illustrator Weestar.

Weestar – 魏星宇
Graphic designer, illustrator, partner of JOYN:VISCOM studio, now he is working and living in Beijing, focusing on the Iconographic, Typeface Design, Toys, Street Art. Specialized in Chinese graffiti typeface design and cooperated with a lot of big names like NIKE, MOTOROLA, ABSOLUT, BENETTON, CONVERSE, TIGER BEER, MOLESKINE, CASIO, EVISU, COCA-COLA etc.

http://www.weestar.com/

Nod Young

HELOHOLO — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:44:29 +0000

Nod Young is Chinese graphic designer and illustrator based in Beijing, co-founder and creative director of Khaki Creative & Design. His works combine modern trends of design with traditional Chinese art.

More of Nod’s works at Flickr and my favorites are inside the post.

Amazing series of Chinese music instruments.

Chinese Traditional Paper-Cut

Typographic interpretation of two poems quoted from the original Zen classic, The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch.

“The poems teach us not to believe all that which exists, not even the reflection of ourselves in a mirror. The caveat is for us to teach ourselves to overcome the rules and boundaries of our existence in order to reach a state of Zen, unfettered by the perceived limitations of life.”

Film Poster for the Robbers

Greeting cards for Chinese Spring Festival 2010.

Guanzhou Ads

HELOHOLO — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:30:44 +0000

I like to collect all kinds of visual culture stuff. Here’s a bunch of Chinese advertisements I’ve found on streets of Guangzhou. Some are funny, some are ugly. But definitely it’s something different from Europe or States.

You can also find this collection at my Flickr space.

GDC 2009 (Shenzhen)

HELOHOLO — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:08:23 +0000

In January I went to Shenzhen and found there an exhibition of GDC, the first global design competition in China, which is held every two years.

Here I share with you photos of some exhibits from there, mostly posters.

Also you can view this materials at my Flickr space.

Shenzhen Findings

HELOHOLO — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:38:28 +0000

Some curious findings from Shenzhen, posters, signs, sculptures and just weird objects I’ve met on my way.

Also this stuff directly at it’s Flickr set.

Findings from previous trips: China (July-October 2009), China (October 2008), London (july 2008), London (March 2008),

Fiona Hewitt

HELOHOLO — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:13:36 +0000

Back from winter holidays I start sharing with you recent findings, inspiring goodies.

British artist Fiona Hewitt is inspired by all things Chinese. And her recent illustrations express this affection, stylistically based on Chinese advertisements and packaging of the beginning of 20th century.

You can also check her portfolio. However, there are not much more.

Inca Pan

HELOHOLO — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:47:48 +0000

Taiwanese illustrator Inca Pan works in mixed media and watercolor to create magical surreal collage illustration. I can not completely apprehend how and why, but his images attract me greatly.

Inca Pan’s Flickr page